Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in itobuz-angular-button Package
Summary
MAL-2025-190973: Malicious code in itobuz-angular-button (npm). Affects itobuz-angular-button versions 8.0.11. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The itobuz-angular-button package is an npm library designed to provide Angular components for button functionalities. It is commonly used in web applications to enhance user interface interactions. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to any application that utilizes it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the itobuz-angular-button package. This code can compromise the integrity of the host system, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of this code has been confirmed by multiple sources, including Amazon Inspector and GHSA malware reports. Any system running this package should be considered fully compromised, and immediate action is required to mitigate potential damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall itobuz-angular-buttonIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily disable any functionality that relies on the itobuz-angular-button package until it is removed or replaced. Ensure that all sensitive data is secured and rotated if the package was previously installed.
Conclusion
The itobuz-angular-button package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a severe risk to any systems utilizing it. Immediate removal of the package and securing sensitive data is essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. Utilize tools like Vulert to monitor and ensure your applications remain secure.
See every vulnerability recorded for itobuz-angular-button →
FAQ
Itobuz-angular-button is an npm package that provides Angular components for button functionalities in web applications.
You can check if your application is affected by using Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without needing to sign up.
If you have the itobuz-angular-button package installed, you should remove it immediately and rotate any sensitive information that may have been compromised.
Currently, there is no patched version of the itobuz-angular-button package available. It is advised to remove the package entirely.
Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, complete system compromise, and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
