Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in better-queue-nedb Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191074: Malicious code in better-queue-nedb (npm). Affects better-queue-nedb versions 0.1.5. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The better-queue-nedb package is a Node.js library that integrates the functionality of better-queue with NeDB, a lightweight database for Node.js. It is designed to facilitate efficient task queuing and data storage. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant risks to systems that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the better-queue-nedb package, specifically version 0.1.5. This code can compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The implications of this vulnerability are severe, as it may lead to complete system compromise and data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall better-queue-nedbIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no effective workarounds for this vulnerability. The best course of action is to remove the package entirely and secure your system.
Conclusion
The better-queue-nedb package has been compromised with malicious code, posing significant risks to any system using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and secure sensitive information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
You should uninstall the package immediately and rotate any sensitive information stored on your system.
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Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to your system, data breaches, and potential loss of sensitive information.
No patched version is available for better-queue-nedb as it has been identified as containing malicious code and should be removed.
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