Malicious Code Vulnerability in acme-diagnostics Package
Summary
MAL-2025-6396: Malicious code in acme-diagnostics (npm). Affects acme-diagnostics versions 1.0.0 – 1.0.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The acme-diagnostics package is a Node.js library designed for diagnostic purposes, providing tools for analyzing and troubleshooting various aspects of applications. It is widely used in the npm ecosystem due to its ease of integration and functionality. However, recent findings have revealed that certain versions of this package contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified in the acme-diagnostics package stems from the inclusion of malicious code in versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications using this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was reported by ReversingLabs and is cataloged under multiple identifiers, including GHSA-hrpj-x9hr-gg9j and SNYK-JS-ACMEDIAGNOSTICS-10558303.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall acme-diagnosticsIf 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 feasible, consider temporarily removing the acme-diagnostics package from your project until a secure version is available. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall acme-diagnostics.
Conclusion
The acme-diagnostics package has been found to contain malicious code in specific versions, posing a serious security threat to users. It is crucial to update to a secure version or remove the package until a fix is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 of the acme-diagnostics package are affected by the malicious code vulnerability.
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If you cannot update the package right away, consider uninstalling it temporarily to mitigate risks until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was reported by ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat detection and analysis.
Using the affected package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other malicious activities that compromise the security of your application.
