Malicious Code Vulnerability in node-calculator-40ed Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192829: Malicious code in node-calculator-40ed (npm). Affects node-calculator-40ed versions 5.0.0 – 6.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The node-calculator-40ed package is an npm library designed for performing basic arithmetic calculations. It provides a simple interface for users to execute mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code that poses significant security risks to applications utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the node-calculator-40ed package, specifically in versions 5.0.0 and 6.0.0. This code can potentially execute harmful operations, compromising the integrity and security of the applications that depend on it. The malicious behavior may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other detrimental effects on the system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall node-calculator-40edIf 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 node-calculator-40ed package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running the command: npm uninstall node-calculator-40ed.
Conclusion
The node-calculator-40ed package has a critical vulnerability due to the presence of malicious code in specific versions. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to safeguard their applications from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm library used for performing basic arithmetic calculations.
Versions 5.0.0 and 6.0.0 are known to contain malicious code.
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Consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was identified by ReversingLabs.
