Malicious Code Vulnerability in dns-filter-dashboard Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1708: Malicious code in dns-filter-dashboard (npm). Affects dns-filter-dashboard versions 99.1.0 – 99.1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dns-filter-dashboard package is a Node.js application designed for managing DNS filtering services. It provides users with a dashboard interface to configure and monitor DNS filtering settings. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses a significant security risk to its users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dns-filter-dashboard package arises from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications utilizing this package. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The malicious code was introduced in versions 99.1.0 and 99.1.1, as identified by ReversingLabs.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dns-filter-dashboardIf 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 dns-filter-dashboard package from their project until a secure version is confirmed. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall dns-filter-dashboard.
Conclusion
The dns-filter-dashboard package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a serious security threat. Users are advised to update to a secure version or remove the package until a fix is available. Monitoring tools like Vulert can help keep applications secure.
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FAQ
The dns-filter-dashboard package is a Node.js application that allows users to manage DNS filtering services through a dashboard interface.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in applications that utilize the dns-filter-dashboard package.
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Versions 99.1.0 and 99.1.1 of the dns-filter-dashboard package are known to contain the malicious code.
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