Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192191: Malicious code in elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613 (npm). Affects elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613 versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis of ELF (Executable and Linkable Format) files. It provides developers with tools to extract and analyze data from ELF binaries. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613 package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that depend on it, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system manipulation. The malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing third-party packages for security threats.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613 package altogether. Instead, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Review your package-lock.json file to identify dependencies that may be affected.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-whimsical-muffin-613 package has been flagged for containing malicious code, posing serious security risks. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your application for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Stay vigilant and ensure that your dependencies are secure to protect your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm module used for statistical analysis of ELF files, providing tools for developers to work with ELF binaries.
The malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector, a security service that scans for vulnerabilities in software packages.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system manipulation due to the embedded malicious code.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
