Malicious Code Vulnerability in deposit-limit-fe Package
Summary
MAL-2026-17769: Malicious code in deposit-limit-fe (npm). Affects deposit-limit-fe versions 100.100.101 – 100.100.106. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The deposit-limit-fe package, version 100.100.101, is designed as a utility library for managing deposit limits in frontend applications. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises user security. The package exports an empty object in its main entry file (index.js) and includes a post-install script that executes potentially harmful operations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious code embedded in the deposit-limit-fe package. When installed, the package executes a post-install script that loads a native addon without proper source files. This addon connects to a hardcoded IP address and exfiltrates sensitive information such as the installer's hostname, OS username, and private npm registry URL. This behavior indicates a dependency-confusion reconnaissance attack, posing significant risks to user privacy and security.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall deposit-limit-feIf 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 installing the deposit-limit-fe package until a secure version is released. If you have already installed it, remove the package using: npm uninstall deposit-limit-fe.
Conclusion
The deposit-limit-fe package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant security risks. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing vulnerabilities in open-source software effectively.
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FAQ
The deposit-limit-fe package is a utility library intended for managing deposit limits in frontend applications.
The vulnerability involves malicious code that exfiltrates sensitive information from the user's environment to an attacker-controlled endpoint.
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If you have installed the affected package, uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall deposit-limit-fe.
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