Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192006: Malicious code in elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119 (npm). Affects elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119 package is an npm library designed for specific functionalities within JavaScript applications. It is utilized by developers to enhance their projects with additional features. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119 package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications using this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful effects. The malicious nature of the code was confirmed by Amazon Inspector, which detected the issue in the package's version 1.0.0.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119If 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 released. You can do this by executing: npm uninstall elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-cheery-satchel-119 package has been flagged for containing malicious code, which poses a serious risk to applications that utilize it. Users are advised to update or remove the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in JavaScript applications to provide additional functionalities.
The malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector, a security tool that scans for vulnerabilities in software packages.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security issues due to the embedded malicious code.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring an account.
