Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @voiceflow/dtos-interact Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191343: Malicious code in @voiceflow/dtos-interact (npm). Affects @voiceflow/dtos-interact versions 1.40.1 – 1.40.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @voiceflow/dtos-interact package is a library used in Node.js applications for handling data transfer objects (DTOs) in voice interaction scenarios. It provides developers with tools to create and manage structured data for voice applications. However, this package has been compromised, exposing users to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming NPM worm, which has infected the @voiceflow/dtos-interact package. This malicious code is designed to steal tokens and credentials from users, publishing them to GitHub. Additionally, the worm can propagate itself to other NPM packages owned by the user and establish persistence through GitHub actions. There is also a risk that the worm may destroy the user's home directory, leading to severe data loss.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @voiceflow/dtos-interactIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can remove the @voiceflow/dtos-interact package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall @voiceflow/dtos-interact.
Conclusion
The @voiceflow/dtos-interact package has been compromised by a malicious worm that poses serious security risks to users. It is crucial to update the package to the latest version or remove it entirely until a fix is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The malicious code is part of an NPM worm that steals sensitive information and can propagate to other packages.
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