Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @accordproject/template-engine
Summary
MAL-2025-191177: Malicious code in @accordproject/template-engine (npm). Affects @accordproject/template-engine versions 2.7.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @accordproject/template-engine is an npm package designed for template processing within the Accord Project framework, which focuses on smart legal contracts. This package allows users to create and manage templates efficiently. However, it has been compromised, leading to severe security risks for any system utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload introduced by the Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming NPM worm. This worm is capable of stealing tokens and credentials, publishing them to GitHub, and propagating itself to other NPM packages owned by the user. It also establishes persistence through GitHub actions and may even destroy the user's home directory, making it a critical threat to system integrity and data security.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @accordproject/template-engineIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the @accordproject/template-engine package until it has been confirmed safe. Monitor your system for any unusual activity and consider using alternative packages for template processing.
Conclusion
The @accordproject/template-engine package has been compromised, leading to significant security risks. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any affected systems. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
Immediately remove the package and rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected machine.
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The malicious code was introduced by a known NPM worm, Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming, which targets npm packages to propagate itself and steal sensitive information.
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