Malicious Code Detected in @platform-services/hrm-mfe-core: Version 99.9.1
Summary
MAL-2026-18091: Malicious code in @platform-services/hrm-mfe-core (npm). Affects @platform-services/hrm-mfe-core versions 99.9.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package @platform-services/hrm-mfe-core is a Node.js module used in various applications for human resource management functionalities. It provides essential features for managing employee data and workflows. However, version 99.9.1 has been flagged for malicious behavior, specifically for communicating with a domain linked to harmful activities, raising significant security concerns for users relying on this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in @platform-services/hrm-mfe-core arises from its version 99.9.1, which has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. This version communicates with a domain associated with malicious activities, potentially compromising user data and application integrity. The ramifications of this vulnerability include unauthorized data access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @platform-services/hrm-mfe-coreIf 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 affected package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall @platform-services/hrm-mfe-core.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in @platform-services/hrm-mfe-core version 99.9.1 poses a significant risk to applications utilizing this package. Users are urged to update to a secure version or remove the package until a fix is available. Continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities is essential to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The package has been reported to communicate with a domain linked to malicious activities, which could lead to data breaches and unauthorized access.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the package temporarily as a workaround until a secure version is available.
While specific exploits have not been detailed, the nature of the malicious communication poses a risk for potential data theft and system compromise.
Detailed information can be found in the OpenSSF Package Analysis report and the package's repository on GitHub.
