Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @verge-vcl-react/empty-state Package
Summary
MAL-2025-6143: Malicious code in @verge-vcl-react/empty-state (npm). Affects @verge-vcl-react/empty-state versions 0.0.1 – 1.1.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @verge-vcl-react/empty-state package is a component library designed for React applications, providing developers with pre-built UI components for managing empty states in their applications. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code that compromises the security of any system it is installed on, making it a significant risk for developers and organizations using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of embedded malicious code within the @verge-vcl-react/empty-state 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 implications of this vulnerability are severe, as it may lead to data breaches and loss of control over the affected systems. Users are advised to treat any system with this package as compromised, as the malicious code can persist even after the package is removed.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @verge-vcl-react/empty-stateIf 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 posed by this vulnerability other than removing the package entirely from your project.
Conclusion
The @verge-vcl-react/empty-state package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to any system it is installed on. Immediate removal of the package is necessary to mitigate the threat, and users should take precautions to secure their systems and data.
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FAQ
You should immediately remove the package from your project and consider the system compromised.
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Keeping this package can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential data breaches.
It is recommended to rotate all secrets and keys stored on the affected system and to conduct a thorough security audit.
While removing the package is essential, there is no guarantee that all malicious software resulting from its installation will be removed.
