Malicious Code Vulnerability in elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192023: Malicious code in elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361 (npm). Affects elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361 versions 1.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis of evergreen trees. It provides functionalities for data collection and analysis, making it useful for developers working in environmental science or forestry applications. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361 package originates from malicious code embedded within the package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The specific version affected is 1.0.1, and it has been flagged by Amazon Inspector as containing harmful components.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361If 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-evergreen-mitten-361 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361. This will prevent any potential exploitation of the malicious code until a fix is provided.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-evergreen-mitten-361 package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a serious threat to applications utilizing it. Users are advised to update or remove the package to mitigate risks. Monitoring tools like Vulert can assist in identifying vulnerabilities in your project.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for statistical analysis related to evergreen trees.
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If you cannot update the package, it is recommended to uninstall it until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, a security assessment service.
Using the compromised package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other malicious activities in your application.
