Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in tailwindcss-animatecss-keyframes Package
Summary
MAL-2026-17646: Malicious code in tailwindcss-animatecss-keyframes (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tailwindcss-animatecss-keyframes package is an npm library designed to provide CSS keyframes for animations in Tailwind CSS projects. It is widely used by developers to enhance the visual appeal of web applications. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code that compromises the security of any system it is installed on.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the tailwindcss-animatecss-keyframes 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 the code is classified under CWE-506, indicating that it contains embedded malicious code. The ramifications of this vulnerability are severe, as it can lead to complete control of the affected system by an external entity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tailwindcss-animatecss-keyframesIf 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 risk posed by this vulnerability other than removing the package entirely.
Conclusion
The tailwindcss-animatecss-keyframes package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant security risk. Immediate action is required to remove the package and secure any sensitive information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
You should uninstall the package immediately and rotate any sensitive information stored on your system.
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No, there is currently no patched version available for this package.
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