Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192520: Malicious code in elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869 (npm). Affects elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869 versions 99.9.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis and data manipulation. It is utilized by developers for its ease of integration and functionality in handling various data types. 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 elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869 package, which has been flagged by Amazon Inspector for containing malicious code. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications using this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The specific technical aspects of the malicious code have not been disclosed, but its presence in the package version 99.9.9 is confirmed.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869If 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 may consider removing the elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869 package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing: 'npm uninstall elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869'. This will prevent any potential exploitation of the malicious code.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-nutmeg-candy-869 package has been flagged for containing malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. It is essential to update or remove this package to safeguard your application from potential threats. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm module used for statistical analysis and data manipulation in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector, a security assessment service that scans for vulnerabilities in software packages.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats due to the embedded malicious code.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If an immediate update is not possible, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
