Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192341: Malicious code in elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689 (npm). Affects elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689 package is an npm package designed for statistical analysis and data visualization in Spark environments. It offers various functionalities to enhance user experience in data handling. However, it has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689 package. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications using this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The specific version affected is 1.0.0, as identified by Amazon Inspector.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689If 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-sparkly-workbench-689 package from your project to mitigate the risk until a secure version is released. Use the following command: npm uninstall elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-sparkly-workbench-689 package has been identified to contain malicious code, which poses significant security risks. It is crucial to update or remove the package to protect your application from potential threats. Utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for statistical analysis and data visualization in Spark environments.
The specific details of the malicious code have not been disclosed, but it poses risks such as unauthorized access and data breaches.
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If you cannot update the package, it is advisable to remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, a security assessment service.
