Malicious Code Detected in @3kali182/angular-1.6: A Security Threat
Summary
MAL-2025-5834: Malicious code in @3kali182/angular-1.6 (npm). Affects @3kali182/angular-1.6 versions 9.1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package @3kali182/angular-1.6 is a version of AngularJS, a popular JavaScript framework used for building web applications. This specific package version, 9.1.1, has been flagged for malicious behavior, which can compromise the security of applications that utilize it. The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to communicate with domains associated with malicious activities and execute harmful commands.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in @3kali182/angular-1.6 originates from its malicious code that allows it to interact with harmful domains and execute commands that can lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. This poses significant risks to applications relying on this package, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further exploitation of the application environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @3kali182/angular-1.6If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not possible, consider removing the package from your project and replacing it with a trusted alternative. You can do this by running: 'npm uninstall @3kali182/angular-1.6'.
Conclusion
The @3kali182/angular-1.6 package has been identified as malicious, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it. Immediate action is required to update or remove the package to safeguard your application from potential threats.
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FAQ
The package communicates with domains linked to malicious activities and executes harmful commands.
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Consider removing the package and replacing it with a trusted alternative to mitigate the risk.
Currently, the malicious version is 9.1.1. Updating to a secure version is necessary as the malicious behavior is confirmed in this version.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and exploitation of your application environment.
