Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192483: Malicious code in elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885 (npm). Affects elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885 versions 5.4.3 – 5.9.4. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis in caroling workshops. It provides functionalities to gather and analyze data related to caroling events. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code that poses security risks to applications utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885 package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that depend on it, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions. The malicious code was detected by Amazon Inspector, which flagged the package based on its SHA256 hash.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If an immediate update is not feasible, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is available. You can uninstall the package using the command: npm uninstall elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-caroling-workshop-885 package has been flagged for containing malicious code, posing significant security risks. Users are advised to update the package to a secure version or remove it from their projects until a fix is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm module used for statistical analysis related to caroling workshops.
The malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector, which analyzes packages for security vulnerabilities.
The risks include unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data breaches, and other harmful actions that could compromise application security.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without needing to sign up.
Consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is available to mitigate risks.
