Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in paramount-cmp-html5 Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1807: Malicious code in paramount-cmp-html5 (npm). Affects paramount-cmp-html5 versions 99.9.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The paramount-cmp-html5 package is an npm library designed for managing consent management platforms in web applications. It provides functionalities that help developers comply with privacy regulations by managing user consent for data collection. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the paramount-cmp-html5 package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this library. This code can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of application behavior, or even complete takeover of affected systems. The malicious code was introduced in version 99.9.9 of the package, and its origin is linked to a malicious actor who has exploited the npm ecosystem to distribute harmful software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall paramount-cmp-html5If 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 paramount-cmp-html5 package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall paramount-cmp-html5. Additionally, consider using alternative libraries that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The paramount-cmp-html5 package has a critical vulnerability due to the presence of malicious code, which can severely impact applications using it. It is essential to update to a secure version or remove the package until a fix is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The paramount-cmp-html5 package is an npm library used for managing consent management platforms in web applications, helping developers comply with privacy regulations.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of application behavior, or complete takeover of affected systems.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Check your application against this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Yes, you can temporarily uninstall the paramount-cmp-html5 package and consider using alternative libraries until a secure version is released.
The vulnerability was identified by ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat detection and analysis.
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