Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in dashboard-empty-state Package
Summary
MAL-2025-190954: Malicious code in dashboard-empty-state (npm). Affects dashboard-empty-state versions 1.0.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dashboard-empty-state package is a Node.js library commonly used in web applications to manage and display empty states in user interfaces. It provides developers with pre-defined templates and styles to enhance user experience when there is no data to display. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to any application that utilizes it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the dashboard-empty-state package, specifically version 1.0.3. This code can compromise the entire system where the package is installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious code is designed to operate stealthily, making it difficult to detect and remove completely. As a result, any system running this package should be considered fully compromised, necessitating immediate action to secure the environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dashboard-empty-stateIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the dashboard-empty-state package in your application until the issue is resolved. Consider implementing custom empty state components that do not rely on this package.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the dashboard-empty-state package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing open-source dependencies. Immediate action is required to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability. By removing the affected package and utilizing tools like Vulert, developers can enhance their security posture and protect their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall dashboard-empty-state' and rotate any secrets or keys stored on the affected system.
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