Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192152: Malicious code in elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421 (npm). Affects elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421 versions 9999.0.2 – 9999.0.7. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421 package is an npm library designed for statistical analysis and workshop management. It is utilized by developers to streamline various functionalities within their applications. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to users and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421 package, as reported by Amazon Inspector. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that depend on this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The affected versions include 9999.0.2, 9999.0.3, 9999.0.5, 9999.0.6, and 9999.0.7.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can remove the elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421 package from their project until a secure version is confirmed. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-snuggly-workshop-421 package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to users. It is crucial to update or remove the package to safeguard your application. Utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for statistical analysis and workshop management in applications.
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You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, a service that identifies security issues in software packages.
Using the compromised package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other malicious activities that can harm your application and its users.
