Malicious Code Vulnerability in hydra-node-consent-sdk: A Critical Security Risk
Summary
MAL-2026-1746: Malicious code in hydra-node-consent-sdk (npm). Affects hydra-node-consent-sdk versions 99.99.1 – 99.99.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hydra-node-consent-sdk is an npm package designed to facilitate user consent management in applications. It provides developers with tools to implement consent flows, manage user preferences, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. However, this package has recently been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within versions 99.99.1 and 99.99.2 of the hydra-node-consent-sdk package. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications using the package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the package being tampered with, making it essential for developers to be vigilant about the packages they integrate into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hydra-node-consent-sdkIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, consider removing the hydra-node-consent-sdk package from your project until a secure version is confirmed. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall hydra-node-consent-sdk.
Conclusion
The hydra-node-consent-sdk package has been compromised with malicious code, affecting specific versions. It is imperative for developers to update or remove the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that helps developers manage user consent for data processing in applications.
Versions 99.99.1 and 99.99.2 of the hydra-node-consent-sdk are known to contain malicious code.
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Consider removing the package from your project as a temporary workaround until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was identified by ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat detection.
