Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192105: Malicious code in elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485 (npm). Affects elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485 package is an npm library designed for statistical analysis and data handling in Northbound APIs. It is utilized by developers to streamline data processing tasks. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485 package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications using this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system manipulation. The malicious code was detected by Amazon Inspector, which flagged the package as harmful, indicating a serious risk to users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485 package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the command: npm uninstall elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-northbound-icicle-485 package has been flagged for containing malicious code, which poses a significant threat to applications utilizing it. Users are encouraged to update or remove the package and monitor for any patches or updates to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for statistical analysis and data handling in Northbound APIs.
The malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector, a security tool that scans for vulnerabilities in software packages.
The risks include unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential manipulation of systems using the compromised package.
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Currently, there is no specific patch version mentioned. It is advisable to monitor the package repository for updates.
