@years17/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-h (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @years17/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-hSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @years17/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-h and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 12 Aug 2026, 16:56 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13877
What to do
Remove @years17/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-h from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| npm@years17/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-h | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package @years17/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-h version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes a postinstall script performing host reconnaissance and establishes persistent unauthorized SSH access by appending an attacker-controlled public key to the authorized_keys file. It exfiltrates collected system information over an insecure HTTPS request with disabled TLS verification. Additionally, it exposes a method allowing runtime execution of shell commands, effectively providing a remote shell execution capability within workflows. This package masquerades as a utility helper for n8n but is designed for host takeover.