Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in kinvey-cli-wrapper Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191118: Malicious code in kinvey-cli-wrapper (npm). Affects kinvey-cli-wrapper versions 0.3.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kinvey-cli-wrapper is an npm package designed to facilitate interactions with the Kinvey backend services. It provides developers with command-line tools to manage their applications efficiently. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant security risks to any system where it is installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the kinvey-cli-wrapper package (version 0.3.1). This code can compromise the entire system, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The presence of this malicious code means that any computer running this package should be considered fully compromised, with potential ramifications including data theft and unauthorized control over the affected system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kinvey-cli-wrapperIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, ensure that you do not use the kinvey-cli-wrapper package in your projects. If you need similar functionality, consider looking for alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The kinvey-cli-wrapper package has been identified as containing malicious code, leading to severe security vulnerabilities. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any sensitive information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall kinvey-cli-wrapper' and rotate any secrets or keys stored on the affected system.
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