@years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-xSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 12 Aug 2026, 17:06 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13868
What to do
Remove @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x 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-x | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package @years18/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x version 1.0.0 is a malicious package that masquerades as a utility helper for n8n but executes hostile code during installation. It runs a postinstall script that downloads and installs attacker-controlled Python code without TLS verification, allowing arbitrary code execution on the host. The script also collects system information and installation status, sending this data to a remote server, effectively indexing compromised hosts. This behavior is inconsistent with the declared package purpose and indicates a supply chain compromise.