Malicious Code Vulnerability in @emerald-react/data-table Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1605: Malicious code in @emerald-react/data-table (npm). Affects @emerald-react/data-table versions 999.999.999 – 9999.9999.9999. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @emerald-react/data-table package is a component library for React that provides a data table interface, enabling developers to display and manipulate tabular data efficiently. It is widely used in web applications for its ease of integration and customizable features. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the @emerald-react/data-table package. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications using the package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was identified by ReversingLabs, and it affects specific versions of the package, making it crucial for developers to take immediate action to mitigate risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @emerald-react/data-tableIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, if you cannot update the package immediately, consider removing the @emerald-react/data-table package from your project until a secure version is available. You can do this by running: npm uninstall @emerald-react/data-table.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the @emerald-react/data-table package highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance regarding open-source dependencies. Developers should promptly update affected packages and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The malicious code can perform unauthorized actions within applications, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By analyzing your package-lock.json file, Vulert can help identify if your application is at risk.
If an immediate update is not possible, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is released.
Yes, the affected versions include '999.999.999' and '9999.9999.9999'. It is crucial to avoid using these versions.
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