Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192537: Malicious code in elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315 (npm). Affects elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315 package is an npm module designed for managing cookie jars in Node.js applications. It provides functionalities for creating, parsing, and manipulating cookies. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315 package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data or executing harmful operations. The specific technical details of the malicious code have not been disclosed, but it is crucial for developers to be aware of the risks associated with using this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315If 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 avoid using the elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315 package altogether and implement cookie management using native Node.js modules or other trusted libraries. For example, you can use the 'cookie' package for cookie parsing and serialization.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-tinsel-cookiejar-315 package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses significant security risks to applications. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and consider secure alternatives to protect their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for managing cookie jars in Node.js applications.
The specific nature of the malicious code has not been disclosed, but it poses risks such as unauthorized data access.
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The best mitigation is to remove the package and use a secure alternative. Avoid using it until a patched version is released.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, a security assessment service.
