Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192110: Malicious code in elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538 (npm). Affects elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538 versions 9.9.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538 package is an npm library designed for specific functionalities within JavaScript applications. It is utilized for various tasks, but its recent discovery of malicious code poses a significant risk to users. The package may have been compromised, leading to potential exploitation by malicious actors.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538 package, identified by Amazon Inspector. This malicious code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within applications that utilize this package. The specific version affected is 9.9.9, and users are strongly advised to take immediate action to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538If 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-nutmeg-nutcracker-538 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-nutmeg-nutcracker-538 package contains a critical vulnerability due to malicious code. Users must take immediate action to update or remove the package to protect their applications from potential exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for specific functionalities in JavaScript applications, but it has been found to contain malicious code.
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You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was discovered by Amazon Inspector, which identified the malicious code in the package.
The risks include unauthorized access, data breaches, and other harmful actions that can compromise the security of your application.
