Malicious Code Detected in @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contact Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1587: Malicious code in @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contact (npm). Affects @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contact versions 99.9.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contact package is a component of the Bing Ads Web UI, designed to facilitate the management of primary contact information for Bing Ads accounts. This package is utilized in various web applications to streamline user interactions with Bing Ads services. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within version 99.9.9 of the @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contact package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the package being compromised, as detailed by ReversingLabs, which discovered the issue during routine security assessments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contactIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If an immediate update is not feasible, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running the following command: npm uninstall @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contact. This will help mitigate the risk of exploitation until the vulnerability is addressed.
Conclusion
The @bingads-webui-cc-react/edit-primary-contact package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that utilize it. It is essential to update the package to a secure version or remove it until a fix is available. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities is recommended to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in applications using this package.
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Consider uninstalling the package temporarily to prevent any potential exploitation until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was discovered by ReversingLabs, a security research firm specializing in identifying malicious packages.
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