Malicious Code Detected in @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-190919: Malicious code in @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset (npm). Affects @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset versions 1.9.1 – 1.9.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset is a component of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for defining and enforcing API rules. It is designed to help developers ensure that their APIs adhere to specified standards and best practices. However, recent findings have revealed that this package contains malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset, which has been identified to contain malicious code. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications that depend on it, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The affected versions include 1.9.1, 1.9.2, and 1.9.3, and it was reported by Amazon Inspector, highlighting the need for immediate attention from developers using this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @zapier/spectral-api-rulesetIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is available. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset package poses a significant risk to applications utilizing it. Developers are urged to take immediate action by updating to a secure version or removing the package altogether. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The malicious code can compromise application security, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
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The affected versions include 1.9.1, 1.9.2, and 1.9.3.
Consider uninstalling the package temporarily until a secure version is released. Use the command: npm uninstall @zapier/spectral-api-ruleset.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, a security assessment service.
