Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @t4i-cms-components/contact-card Package
Summary
MAL-2026-209: Malicious code in @t4i-cms-components/contact-card (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @t4i-cms-components/contact-card package is an npm library designed for integrating contact card functionalities into web applications. It allows developers to easily display and manage contact information. However, this package has been compromised, leading to severe security risks for any application utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the @t4i-cms-components/contact-card package. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the code is classified under CWE-506, indicating that it contains embedded malicious code that poses significant risks to users and systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @t4i-cms-components/contact-cardIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, ensure that you do not use the @t4i-cms-components/contact-card package in your application. If you need similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that are verified and secure.
Conclusion
The @t4i-cms-components/contact-card package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses serious security risks. Immediate action is required to uninstall 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
You should immediately uninstall the package and rotate any sensitive information stored on the affected system.
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No, there is currently no patched version of the @t4i-cms-components/contact-card package available.
Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and complete compromise of the affected system.
It is highly recommended to avoid using the @t4i-cms-components/contact-card package altogether due to its malicious nature.
