Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in github-badge-bot Package
Summary
MAL-2026-46: Malicious code in github-badge-bot (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The github-badge-bot package is an npm module designed to facilitate the integration of GitHub badges into projects. It allows users to display various metrics and statuses related to their GitHub repositories. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses a significant security risk to any system that has it installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the github-badge-bot package. This code can compromise the security of any computer that has the package installed, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the code is classified under CWE-506, indicating that it embeds harmful functionalities that can lead to severe security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall github-badge-botIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no specific workarounds available for this vulnerability. The only recommended action is to uninstall the package and secure any sensitive information that may have been compromised.
Conclusion
The github-badge-bot package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant security risk. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and secure any sensitive information. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The github-badge-bot package is an npm module that allows users to integrate GitHub badges into their projects, displaying various metrics and statuses.
The malicious code can compromise your system, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys stored on your computer.
If you have the github-badge-bot package installed, you should uninstall it immediately and rotate any sensitive information stored on your system.
No, there is currently no patched version of the github-badge-bot package available. The only solution is to uninstall the package.
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