Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in node-calculator-7b82 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192834: Malicious code in node-calculator-7b82 (npm). Affects node-calculator-7b82 versions 2.4.0 – 2.6.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The node-calculator-7b82 package is a JavaScript library available through npm, designed to perform basic arithmetic calculations. It is widely used in various applications for its simplicity and ease of integration. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code that poses a significant security risk to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in node-calculator-7b82 stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can execute unauthorized actions within the user's environment. This issue was reported by ReversingLabs and affects versions 2.4.0, 2.5.0, and 2.6.0. The ramifications of this vulnerability include potential data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and the possibility of the affected application being compromised. Users are advised to take immediate action to mitigate these risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall node-calculator-7b82If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can remove the node-calculator-7b82 package from their project until a secure version is confirmed. This can be done by executing the command: npm uninstall node-calculator-7b82.
Conclusion
The node-calculator-7b82 package has a critical vulnerability due to malicious code that can jeopardize application security. Users are strongly encouraged to update to the latest version or uninstall the package to protect their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
node-calculator-7b82 is a JavaScript library for performing basic arithmetic calculations, commonly used in web applications.
The vulnerability involves malicious code that can execute unauthorized actions, potentially compromising user data and application security.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider uninstalling the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
The vulnerability was reported by ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat detection.
