Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in import-zod Package

import-zod Updated 13 Mar 2026

Summary

11/03/2026

Disclosed on

CRITICAL

Severity

No i

Fix available

Critical

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

MAL-2026-1330: Malicious code in import-zod (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The import-zod package is a JavaScript library available on npm, designed to facilitate schema validation and type inference using Zod. It is widely used in applications that require robust data validation. 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 embedded malicious code within the import-zod package. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of this code is classified under CWE-506, indicating that it appears to be intentionally harmful. Users are advised to treat any system running this package as compromised.

How To Fix

This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.

npm uninstall import-zod

If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.

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Workaround

Currently, there are no effective workarounds to mitigate the risks posed by the malicious code in the import-zod package. The best course of action is to uninstall the package and monitor your system for any unusual activity.

Conclusion

The import-zod package has been compromised with malicious code, posing significant risks to any system that has it installed. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure sensitive information. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.

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