Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in ids-enterprise-mcp-server Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191107: Malicious code in ids-enterprise-mcp-server (npm). Affects ids-enterprise-mcp-server versions 0.0.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ids-enterprise-mcp-server package is an npm module designed for enterprise-level management and control of microservices. It facilitates communication and orchestration among various services within a distributed architecture. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code that compromises the security of any system it is installed on.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the ids-enterprise-mcp-server package, specifically version 0.0.2. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The ramifications of this vulnerability are severe, as it can lead to data breaches and unauthorized control over affected systems. Users are advised to treat any system with this package as compromised and take immediate action.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ids-enterprise-mcp-serverIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no effective workarounds for this vulnerability other than removing the package entirely. Users should ensure that their systems are secure and monitor for any unusual activity following the removal.
Conclusion
The ids-enterprise-mcp-server package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant security risk. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any sensitive information. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
You should immediately uninstall the package and rotate any sensitive information stored on the affected system.
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No, there is currently no patched version of the ids-enterprise-mcp-server package available.
Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to your system, data breaches, and potential control by malicious entities.
It is highly discouraged to use this package due to the known malicious code. Removal is the safest option.
