@years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-a (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-aSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-a and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 12 Aug 2026, 17:01 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13847
What to do
Remove @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-a 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@years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-a | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-a version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes both during installation and when imported. It appends an attacker-controlled SSH public key to authorized_keys files for multiple user accounts, enabling persistent remote access. Additionally, it downloads and executes a binary implant that connects to a command and control server. The package also collects system identity information and sends it to a remote server. This malicious behavior is disguised under the guise of an n8n community node.