Malicious Code Vulnerability in @emerald-react/icon-button Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1611: Malicious code in @emerald-react/icon-button (npm). Affects @emerald-react/icon-button versions 999.999.999 – 9999.9999.9999. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @emerald-react/icon-button package is a component library for React applications, providing customizable icon buttons for user interfaces. It is widely used for enhancing the visual appeal and functionality of web applications. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the @emerald-react/icon-button package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that depend on it, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The affected versions include '999.999.999' and '9999.9999.999', which are known to contain this harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @emerald-react/icon-buttonIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the @emerald-react/icon-button package from your project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall @emerald-react/icon-button. Alternatively, consider using a different package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The @emerald-react/icon-button package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a serious threat to applications that utilize it. It is crucial to update to a secure version or remove the package until a fix is available. Regular monitoring of dependencies is essential to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in applications that utilize this package.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure.
While specific exploits have not been detailed, the presence of malicious code indicates a high risk of exploitation.
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