Malicious Code Detected in identity-authn-core-ui Package - Version 13.1272.0
Summary
MAL-2025-190586: Malicious code in identity-authn-core-ui (npm). Affects identity-authn-core-ui versions 13.1272.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The identity-authn-core-ui package is an npm library designed for handling authentication processes in web applications. It provides essential functionalities for user identity management, including login, registration, and session handling. However, the package has been flagged for malicious behavior, specifically for communicating with a domain linked to harmful activities, raising significant security concerns for users and developers relying on this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the identity-authn-core-ui package stems from its version 13.1272.0, which has been identified as malicious by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project. The package's communication with a domain associated with malicious activities poses a risk of data breaches, unauthorized access, and potential exploitation of user credentials. This vulnerability highlights the importance of scrutinizing third-party packages for security risks, especially those that handle sensitive user information.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall identity-authn-core-uiIf 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 remove the identity-authn-core-ui package from your project until a secure version is available. This can be done using the following command: npm uninstall identity-authn-core-ui. Consider implementing alternative authentication libraries that are well-reviewed and have a strong security track record.
Conclusion
The identity-authn-core-ui package version 13.1272.0 has been identified as malicious due to its communication with harmful domains. It is essential for developers to update to a secure version or consider alternative libraries to mitigate security risks. Regular monitoring of dependencies using tools like Vulert can help maintain application security.
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FAQ
The identity-authn-core-ui package is an npm library used for managing user authentication processes in web applications.
The package has been flagged for communicating with a domain associated with malicious activities, posing security risks.
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As a workaround, consider removing the package from your project and using alternative libraries until a secure version is released.
Utilize tools like Vulert, which can monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities and provide real-time alerts.
