Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in tailwind-animationbased Package
Summary
MAL-2025-192640: Malicious code in tailwind-animationbased (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tailwind-animationbased package is an npm library designed to facilitate animations in Tailwind CSS projects. It offers developers a streamlined way to implement various animation effects without extensive coding. However, this package has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns for users who have it installed.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code embedded within the tailwind-animationbased package. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of this code was identified by the GHSA malware source, which indicates that the package should be treated as a severe security threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tailwind-animationbasedIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no effective workarounds to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability other than removing the package entirely.
Conclusion
The tailwind-animationbased package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a serious security threat. Users are advised to uninstall the package immediately and rotate any potentially compromised secrets. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities is recommended to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall tailwind-animationbased.
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Leaving the package installed can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and full compromise of your system.
No, there is currently no patched version available for this package.
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