Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in gulp-inject-envs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191105: Malicious code in gulp-inject-envs (npm). Affects gulp-inject-envs versions 1.2.1 – 1.2.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
gulp-inject-envs is an npm package designed to facilitate the injection of environment variables into applications. It is commonly used in Node.js projects to manage configuration settings dynamically. However, this package has been compromised, leading to severe security risks for any system utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code embedded within the gulp-inject-envs package. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed or running, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The origin of this malicious code has been traced back to a specific commit in the package's repository, and it poses a significant threat to the integrity and confidentiality of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gulp-inject-envsIf 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 gulp-inject-envs package and replace its functionality with alternative methods for managing environment variables. For example, consider using dotenv or similar packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The gulp-inject-envs package has been compromised with malicious code, posing a significant risk to any systems using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any exposed secrets. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities in your software dependencies.
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FAQ
Immediately remove the package and rotate any sensitive information that may have been exposed.
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Failure to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data breaches, and complete system compromise.
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