Malicious Code Detected in elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192192: Malicious code in elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922 (npm). Affects elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922 versions 1.0.1 – 1.0.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922 package is an npm module designed for statistical analysis and reporting in various applications. It is utilized by developers to enhance the functionality of their software with whimsical data representations. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922 package, as reported by Amazon Inspector. This malicious code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications using this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The affected versions are 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, which have been confirmed to contain this harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is available. You can do this by running: npm uninstall elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922. Additionally, monitor your application for any unusual behavior that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922 package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a serious threat to applications that utilize it. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to safeguard their applications from potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
elf-stats-whimsical-rocket-922 is an npm package used for statistical analysis and whimsical data representation in applications.
You can check if your application is affected by using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner, which allows you to monitor vulnerabilities without requiring access to the code.
If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it temporarily and monitoring your application for any suspicious activity.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, which identified the malicious code in the package.
Using the compromised package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of your application by malicious actors.
