Malicious Code Detected in @postman/pretty-ms Package - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-190910: Malicious code in @postman/pretty-ms (npm). Affects @postman/pretty-ms versions 6.1.1 – 6.1.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @postman/pretty-ms package is a popular npm library used for formatting time durations in a human-readable format. It is widely utilized in various applications for its simplicity and effectiveness in displaying time intervals. However, recent findings have revealed that this package has been compromised, containing malicious code that poses a significant security risk to users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious code injection in the @postman/pretty-ms package, specifically in versions 6.1.1, 6.1.2, and 6.1.3. This malicious code can potentially lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within applications that rely on this package. The source of this vulnerability has been identified by Amazon Inspector, highlighting the importance of vigilance in monitoring package integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @postman/pretty-msIf 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 @postman/pretty-ms package from your project until a secure version is confirmed. You can do this by running: npm uninstall @postman/pretty-ms.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the @postman/pretty-ms package underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance in software dependencies. Users should promptly update or remove the affected package to safeguard their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The malicious code can perform unauthorized actions, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromises.
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Versions 6.1.1, 6.1.2, and 6.1.3 of the @postman/pretty-ms package are known to contain the malicious code.
Yes, users are advised to update to the latest version of the @postman/pretty-ms package to mitigate the risk.
As a temporary measure, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is available.
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