Malicious Code Detected in @sommos/create-program-template-form-data Package
Summary
MAL-2026-509: Malicious code in @sommos/create-program-template-form-data (npm). Affects @sommos/create-program-template-form-data versions 99.9.10. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @sommos/create-program-template-form-data package is an npm library designed to facilitate the creation of program template form data. It is utilized by developers to streamline form handling processes in web applications. However, this package has been flagged for malicious activity, raising concerns about its integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's communication with a domain associated with malicious activity. This could potentially lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or the execution of harmful code within applications that utilize this package. The specific version identified as malicious is 99.9.10, which has been confirmed by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @sommos/create-program-template-form-data
If 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 package from your dependencies and replace it with an alternative library that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The @sommos/create-program-template-form-data package has been identified as malicious due to its communication with a harmful domain. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The package communicates with a domain known for malicious activities, which poses a risk to applications using it.
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Using this package could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and the execution of harmful code.