Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192476: Malicious code in elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773 (npm). Affects elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773 versions 1.0.0 – 1.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773 package is an npm package designed for specific functionalities within JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses significant risks to applications that utilize it. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security issues.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773 package. This code can execute harmful actions without the user's consent, potentially compromising the integrity of the application and exposing sensitive data. The affected versions are 1.0.0 and 1.0.1, as identified by Amazon Inspector.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773 package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-candystriped-muffin-773 package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to safeguard your application from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in JavaScript applications, but it has been found to contain malicious code.
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You should update the package to a patched version or uninstall it until a secure version is available.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security vulnerabilities in your application.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, which identified the malicious code in the package.
