Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @hover-design/core Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191226: Malicious code in @hover-design/core (npm). Affects @hover-design/core versions 0.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @hover-design/core package is an npm library designed for web development, providing various functionalities for enhancing user interface design. However, it has been compromised, leading to severe security risks. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on systems using this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems 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. Additionally, it may establish persistence through GitHub actions and has the potential to destroy the user's home directory. Any system with this package installed is considered fully compromised, necessitating immediate action.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @hover-design/coreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, it is recommended to uninstall the package using the command: npm uninstall @hover-design/core. However, be aware that simply removing the package may not eliminate all malicious software that has already been installed.
Conclusion
The @hover-design/core package has been compromised, leading to significant security risks for users. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any sensitive information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and prevent such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The malicious code is part of a worm that steals sensitive information and can propagate itself to other packages.
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Immediately uninstall the package and rotate any sensitive keys or tokens stored on the affected system.
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Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data loss, and further compromise of your system.
