Malicious Code Detected in additor-elements-evo Package
Summary
MAL-2025-14075: Malicious code in additor-elements-evo (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The additor-elements-evo package is an npm library designed for enhancing web applications with additional elements and functionalities. It is commonly used by developers to streamline the integration of various UI components. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to users who implement it in their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the additor-elements-evo package arises from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications utilizing this library. This code may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the package's codebase, which has been tampered with to introduce harmful functionalities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall additor-elements-evoIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the additor-elements-evo package and seek alternative libraries that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks. Additionally, you can implement security measures in your application to monitor for any suspicious activities.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the additor-elements-evo package highlights the importance of vigilance when using open-source libraries. Users are advised to remove this package from their projects and monitor for updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The additor-elements-evo package is an npm library used to enhance web applications with additional UI elements and functionalities.
The malicious code found in the additor-elements-evo package can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By analyzing your package-lock.json file, Vulert can determine if your application is affected.
The best mitigation strategy is to remove the additor-elements-evo package and replace it with a safer alternative. Implementing security measures in your application can also help.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found on the GitHub repository of the malicious packages project.
