Malicious Code Detected in @mobile-sdk/videoads-ad-video-player-html5 - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-6906: Malicious code in @mobile-sdk/videoads-ad-video-player-html5 (npm). Affects @mobile-sdk/videoads-ad-video-player-html5 versions >= 99.99.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package @mobile-sdk/videoads-ad-video-player-html5 is an npm library designed for integrating video advertisements into HTML5 applications. It provides developers with tools to manage ad placements and enhance user engagement through video content. However, this package has been identified to communicate with a domain associated with malicious activity, raising significant security concerns for users and developers relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's communication with a potentially harmful domain, which could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or the execution of malicious scripts within applications using this library. This issue was introduced in version 99.99.1 and poses a serious risk to any application that integrates this package, as it may compromise user data and application integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @mobile-sdk/videoads-ad-video-player-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, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is available. You can uninstall the package using the following command: npm uninstall @mobile-sdk/videoads-ad-video-player-html5.
Conclusion
The @mobile-sdk/videoads-ad-video-player-html5 package has been identified with a serious vulnerability due to its communication with a malicious domain. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications and users. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The package has been found to communicate with a domain linked to malicious activities, which could potentially compromise user data.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
While specific exploits have not been publicly disclosed, the nature of the vulnerability suggests potential for data breaches and unauthorized access.
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