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Malware in ai-sdk-helpers

The npm package ai-sdk-helpers was found to contain malware, potentially providing full system compromise to attackers. All affected systems should be considered fully compromised and all credentials rotated immediately from a clean machine.

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  • ai-sdk-helpersnpm package containing malware

The npm package ai-sdk-helpers was identified as containing malware by GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-w43g-ccrm-v8xv. According to the advisory, any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends immediate action: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer. The package should be removed, though there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the compromise.\n\nGiven the critical nature of the compromise and the potential for full system access by external entities, affected users should treat their systems as potentially fully compromised and take appropriate incident response measures.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • ai-sdk-helpers

Remediation

  • Immediately rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a clean, unaffected computer
  • Remove the ai-sdk-helpers package from all affected systems
  • Conduct a full security audit and forensic analysis of any system that had the package installed
  • Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or unauthorized access
  • Consider rebuilding affected systems from clean media if full compromise is suspected
  • Review access logs and audit trails for any unauthorized activity during the period the package was installed

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-w43g-ccrm-v8xv · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in ai-sdk-helpers." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 7, 2026; last updated July 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-ai-sdk-helpers-hj8ivx

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