Malicious Code Vulnerability in moudeva Package
Summary
MAL-2026-16442: Malicious code in moudeva (npm). Affects moudeva versions 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The moudeva package is an npm module designed for developers to facilitate various tasks within their applications. It is commonly used for its ease of integration and functionality. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code that poses significant security risks, particularly through its use of child_process and hardcoded HTTP POST calls to a non-legitimate endpoint.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the moudeva package's main.js file, which references the child_process module at multiple locations. It also makes HTTP POST calls to a hardcoded endpoint (ipc.shadxino.internal), which is not a publicly registrable domain. This indicates that the endpoint is likely controlled by an attacker, allowing for potential command execution and data exfiltration. The combination of these elements suggests that the package could be used to execute arbitrary commands and send sensitive data to an unauthorized location.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall moudevaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the moudeva package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing: npm uninstall moudeva. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The moudeva package has been identified to contain a serious vulnerability due to malicious code that can lead to command execution and data exfiltration. It is crucial for developers using this package to take immediate action by updating or removing it to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that allows for command execution and data exfiltration through hardcoded HTTP POST requests.
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