Malware in ollama-helpers
The npm package ollama-helpers was found to contain malware, resulting in full system compromise of any computer with the package installed or running. GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-73pg-hv45-6r54 was published on 2026-07-07.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- ollama-helpersnpm package containing malware
The npm package ollama-helpers was identified as containing malware. According to the GitHub Security Advisory, any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nImmediate remediation is critical: all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. The package should be removed, though full removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed given the level of system compromise.\n\nThis represents a critical supply chain attack through a compromised package in the npm ecosystem.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- ollama-helpers
Remediation
- Immediately remove the ollama-helpers package from all systems
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
- Assume full system compromise and conduct thorough security audit
- Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent malware or backdoors
- Review system logs for unauthorized access or activity during the period the package was installed
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-73pg-hv45-6r54 · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in ollama-helpers." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 7, 2026; last updated July 7, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-ollama-helpers-79jzc6
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