Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-merry-stocking-539 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192089: Malicious code in elf-stats-merry-stocking-539 (npm). Affects elf-stats-merry-stocking-539 versions 1.1.11. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-merry-stocking-539 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis related to festive themes. It is commonly used in applications that require holiday-themed data processing. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the elf-stats-merry-stocking-539 package, specifically version 1.1.11, which has been flagged by Amazon Inspector for containing malicious code. This malicious code can potentially lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or compromise of the host system. Users of this package are at risk of exploitation if they do not take immediate action to mitigate the threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-merry-stocking-539If 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-merry-stocking-539 package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall elf-stats-merry-stocking-539.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-merry-stocking-539 package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that utilize it. Immediate action is required to update or remove the package to safeguard your application from potential threats.
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FAQ
elf-stats-merry-stocking-539 is an npm package used for statistical analysis related to holiday themes.
The malicious code was detected by Amazon Inspector, a security assessment service that identifies vulnerabilities in software packages.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or compromise of your application's security.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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