Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192446: Malicious code in elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 (npm). Affects elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 package is an npm package that is designed to provide specific functionalities related to wishlist management in applications. However, it has been identified to contain malicious code, making it a significant security risk for developers and users relying on this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 package, as reported by Amazon Inspector. This malicious code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful effects. The specific origin of the malicious code is linked to a particular version (1.0.0) of the package, which has been flagged for its security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243If 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 replace the functionalities provided by the elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 package with alternative packages that offer similar features without the associated risks. Ensure to thoroughly review the alternatives for security compliance.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant security risk. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and seek alternatives until a secure version is released. 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 wishlist management in applications, but it has been flagged for containing malicious code.
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You should remove the elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 package from your project and look for alternative packages until a secure version is available.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the elf-stats-silvered-wishlist-243 package, and it is recommended to avoid using it.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, which identified the malicious code in the package.
