Malware in helix-deploy
Malware discovered in the npm package helix-deploy. Systems with this package installed or running are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with helix-deploy installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- helix-deploy
A critical malware incident was identified in the npm package helix-deploy. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-fhpm-cq57-j289), 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 from a different, uncompromised system. While the package should be removed, there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the package installation, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nAffected users should assume complete system compromise and take appropriate incident response measures.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- helix-deploy
Remediation
- Immediately rotate all secrets and keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the helix-deploy package from all affected systems
- Conduct a full security audit and forensic analysis of any system that had helix-deploy installed
- Assume complete system compromise and implement appropriate incident response procedures
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or lateral movement from affected systems
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-fhpm-cq57-j289 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in helix-deploy." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 23, 2026; last updated July 23, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-helix-deploy-1g6g1b
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