Malicious code in @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x (npm)
The npm package @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes during installation and runtime. It launches a Python script performing a UDP/TCP flood DDoS attack against a specific IP address for 900 seconds, effectively weaponizing the host. Additionally, it collects system information and sends it to a remote server over HTTPS with disabled TLS verification. The package falsely advertises utility functionality but solely acts as a DDoS bot and data beacon.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The malicious npm package @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x version 1.0.0 runs a postinstall hook executing callback.js, which is identical to the main entry index.js. This payload writes and launches /tmp/attack2.py, a threaded UDP/TCP flood script targeting IP 103.118.252.21 for 900 seconds, turning the host into a DDoS bot. Concurrently, it collects host identity data (output of id, hostname, process checks, and load average), base64-encodes it, and sends it via an HTTPS GET request to jasabersama.id/portfolio-data.php with TLS verification disabled (rejectUnauthorized:false). The package does not provide any legitimate utility functions despite its naming.
Potential Impact
Hosts installing or requiring this package become involuntary participants in a DDoS attack against a specific IP address, potentially exposing them to network abuse and legal risks. The package also leaks system identity information to a remote server without encryption verification, risking privacy and security. This compromises the integrity and confidentiality of the affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should immediately uninstall the package if present and avoid installing or requiring @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x version 1.0.0. Monitor for any unauthorized network activity related to DDoS behavior and remove any residual malicious files such as /tmp/attack2.py. Since this is a malicious package, rely on trusted sources and verify package authenticity before installation.
Malicious code in @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x (npm)
Description
The npm package @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x version 1.0.0 contains malicious code that executes during installation and runtime. It launches a Python script performing a UDP/TCP flood DDoS attack against a specific IP address for 900 seconds, effectively weaponizing the host. Additionally, it collects system information and sends it to a remote server over HTTPS with disabled TLS verification. The package falsely advertises utility functionality but solely acts as a DDoS bot and data beacon.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The malicious npm package @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x version 1.0.0 runs a postinstall hook executing callback.js, which is identical to the main entry index.js. This payload writes and launches /tmp/attack2.py, a threaded UDP/TCP flood script targeting IP 103.118.252.21 for 900 seconds, turning the host into a DDoS bot. Concurrently, it collects host identity data (output of id, hostname, process checks, and load average), base64-encodes it, and sends it via an HTTPS GET request to jasabersama.id/portfolio-data.php with TLS verification disabled (rejectUnauthorized:false). The package does not provide any legitimate utility functions despite its naming.
Potential Impact
Hosts installing or requiring this package become involuntary participants in a DDoS attack against a specific IP address, potentially exposing them to network abuse and legal risks. The package also leaks system identity information to a remote server without encryption verification, risking privacy and security. This compromises the integrity and confidentiality of the affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Users should immediately uninstall the package if present and avoid installing or requiring @years19/n8n-nodes-utils-helper-x version 1.0.0. Monitor for any unauthorized network activity related to DDoS behavior and remove any residual malicious files such as /tmp/attack2.py. Since this is a malicious package, rely on trusted sources and verify package authenticity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-13907
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a7c9b2fbf8831d539cdb7bf
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:11:27 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:28:53 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 16:28:53 UTC
Views: 2
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