Malicious Code Detected in eslint-config-pexip-engage Package - Version 1.3.0
Summary
MAL-2025-192955: Malicious code in eslint-config-pexip-engage (npm). Affects eslint-config-pexip-engage versions 1.3.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
eslint-config-pexip-engage is an npm package designed to provide a set of ESLint configurations tailored for Pexip Engage projects. It helps developers maintain code quality and consistency by enforcing coding standards. However, version 1.3.0 of this package has been identified as malicious, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's communication with a domain associated with malicious activity. This behavior can lead to unauthorized data access, potential data breaches, and exploitation of the affected systems. The OpenSSF Package Analysis project flagged this package as malicious due to its harmful interactions, which could compromise the integrity and security of applications relying on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eslint-config-pexip-engageIf 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 eslint-config-pexip-engage package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative ESLint configurations that do not pose security risks.
Conclusion
The eslint-config-pexip-engage package version 1.3.0 has been flagged as malicious due to its communication with harmful domains. It is essential to uninstall this version and update to a secure alternative to protect your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that provides ESLint configurations for Pexip Engage projects, helping maintain code quality.
Version 1.3.0 communicates with a domain linked to malicious activities, posing security risks to applications.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Uninstall the affected version and update to a safe version using npm commands provided in the 'how_to_fix' section.
Yes, consider using other ESLint configuration packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
