Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @jayeshsadhwani/telemetry-sdk
Summary
MAL-2025-191238: Malicious code in @jayeshsadhwani/telemetry-sdk (npm). Affects @jayeshsadhwani/telemetry-sdk versions 1.0.14. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @jayeshsadhwani/telemetry-sdk is an npm package designed for telemetry data collection and analysis. It provides developers with tools to monitor application performance and user interactions. However, this package has been compromised, leading to severe security risks for users who have it installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from a malicious code injection attributed to 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 can establish persistence through GitHub actions and may even destroy the user's home directory. Any system with this package installed is considered fully compromised, necessitating immediate action to secure sensitive information.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @jayeshsadhwani/telemetry-sdkIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can isolate the affected environment and prevent it from accessing the internet to limit the spread of the malicious code. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall @jayeshsadhwani/telemetry-sdk.
Conclusion
The @jayeshsadhwani/telemetry-sdk package has been compromised, posing serious security risks to users. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any sensitive information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
Immediately uninstall the package and rotate any sensitive credentials stored on the affected system.
The malicious code can steal sensitive tokens and credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to your accounts and data.
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While the npm ecosystem is generally secure, incidents like this highlight the importance of vigilance and using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
If not addressed, the vulnerability could lead to significant data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and potential damage to your reputation.
