@years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n (npm) · Malicious Code
Affects @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-nSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 12 Aug 2026, 16:26 UTC
Malicious package
Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-13897
What to do
Remove @years19/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@years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The npm package @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-n version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes during installation and runtime. It runs a postinstall script that downloads multiple tarballs containing malicious tools, disables TLS verification, and launches background processes to participate in a DDoS attack. It also collects system information and sends it to a remote server. This compromises the host system by weaponizing it for denial-of-service attacks and leaking system data.