Malware in n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe
Malware was discovered in the npm package n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe, resulting in full system compromise for any computer with the package installed or running. All secrets and keys on affected systems should be rotated immediately from a different computer.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe
A malicious npm package named n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe was identified as containing malware. The package grants full control of the host system to an outside entity upon installation or execution.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets, keys, and credentials stored on affected systems must be rotated immediately from a different, unaffected computer.\n\nWhile 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 initial compromise, given the level of system access obtained by the malware.\n\nThis incident was disclosed via GitHub Advisory GHSA-58v7-66mp-4mf4 on 2026-07-30.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe
Remediation
- Immediately remove the n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
- Perform a full security audit and malware scan of any system that had the package installed or running
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider full system reimaging if the compromise is suspected to be extensive
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-58v7-66mp-4mf4 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 30, 2026; last updated July 30, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-n8n-nodes-trust-me-im-totally-safe-zo9v9r
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