@years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-nSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 12 Aug 2026, 17:04 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13858
What to do
Remove @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n 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-n | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package '@years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n' version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes during installation and runtime. It downloads and extracts two tarballs from an untrusted source with disabled HTTPS certificate verification, installs unpinned Python packages with elevated permissions, and runs a DDoS attack script. Additionally, it collects system identity information and sends it to a remote server, effectively beaconing the compromised host. The package name mimics a legitimate n8n community node namespace but is unrelated to n8n functionality.