Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252: A Critical npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-191986: Malicious code in elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252 (npm). Affects elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252 versions 1.0.3 – 1.2.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252' is an npm package that is used for various functionalities in JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant security risks. This package, particularly version 1.2.9, has been flagged for communicating with domains associated with malicious activities and executing harmful commands.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252' stems from its malicious code that allows it to communicate with harmful domains and execute commands that can compromise the security of the host system. This issue was identified by both Amazon Inspector and the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which confirmed that the package is malicious due to its behavior. The ramifications of this vulnerability can include unauthorized access to sensitive data, system compromise, and potential exploitation by attackers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If you cannot immediately update the package, consider removing it from your project or replacing it with a secure alternative. You can uninstall the package using the command: 'npm uninstall elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252'.
Conclusion
The 'elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252' package has been identified as malicious, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to safeguard your system from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in JavaScript applications that has been identified to contain malicious code.
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The risks include unauthorized access to sensitive data, system compromise, and exploitation by attackers due to the malicious behavior of the package.
You can update the package by running the command 'npm update elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252' in your terminal.
If immediate updates are not possible, consider uninstalling the package using 'npm uninstall elf-stats-mulled-bauble-252' or replacing it with a secure alternative.
