Malicious Code Vulnerability in @emerald-react/input Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1612: Malicious code in @emerald-react/input (npm). Affects @emerald-react/input versions 999.999.999 – 9999.9999.9999. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @emerald-react/input package is a component library for React applications, providing input elements with customizable features and styles. It is widely used in various projects to enhance user interface interactions. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the @emerald-react/input package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications by executing unauthorized actions, leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. The affected versions include '999.999.999' and '9999.9999.999', which are known to contain this malicious code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @emerald-react/inputIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the @emerald-react/input package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall @emerald-react/input.
Conclusion
The @emerald-react/input package has a critical vulnerability due to malicious code that can compromise application security. It is crucial to update to a secure version or remove the package until a fix is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor your application for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The malicious code can execute unauthorized actions within applications, potentially leading to data breaches.
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The affected versions include '999.999.999' and '9999.9999.999'.
Yes, updating to the latest version of the @emerald-react/input package will help mitigate the vulnerability.
As a temporary measure, consider uninstalling the package until a secure version is available.
