Malicious Code Detected in orchestration-node-common-errors Package
Summary
MAL-2026-21: Malicious code in orchestration-node-common-errors (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The orchestration-node-common-errors package is a Node.js library commonly used in various applications to handle error management and orchestration tasks. It provides developers with a set of tools to manage errors effectively, enhancing the robustness of applications. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that rely on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the orchestration-node-common-errors package, which has been identified to contain malicious code. This malicious code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the application. The issue affects all versions of the package starting from version 0, making it critical for developers to take immediate action to mitigate potential risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall orchestration-node-common-errorsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the orchestration-node-common-errors package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing: npm uninstall orchestration-node-common-errors.
Conclusion
The orchestration-node-common-errors package has been compromised with malicious code, necessitating immediate action from developers. Updating the package or removing it from projects is crucial to maintaining application security. Utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
It is a Node.js library used for error management and orchestration tasks in applications.
The specific nature of the malicious code has not been disclosed, but it poses significant security risks.
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Consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was reported by Amazon Inspector, a security assessment service.
