Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @trigo/keycloak-api Package
Summary
MAL-2025-190687: Malicious code in @trigo/keycloak-api (npm). Affects @trigo/keycloak-api versions 1.3.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @trigo/keycloak-api package is a Node.js library designed to facilitate interactions with Keycloak, an open-source identity and access management solution. This package allows developers to integrate authentication and authorization features into their applications seamlessly. However, it has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to any system where it is installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of embedded malicious code within version 1.3.1 of the @trigo/keycloak-api package. This code can compromise the entire system, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a malicious actor who has manipulated the package, making any computer running it fully compromised. The ramifications include potential data breaches and loss of control over the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @trigo/keycloak-apiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no effective workarounds to mitigate the risks posed by this malicious code. The best course of action is to uninstall the package and secure the system.
Conclusion
The @trigo/keycloak-api package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a severe security risk. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any affected systems. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to full system compromise, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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Immediately remove the @trigo/keycloak-api package and rotate any secrets or keys stored on the affected system.
As of now, there is no patched version available. The package should be removed entirely.
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