Malicious Code Detected in alcquery Package - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-14283: Malicious code in alcquery (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The alcquery package is an npm library designed for querying and manipulating data in various applications. It is commonly used for its ease of integration and functionality in data handling. However, recent findings have revealed that this package contains malicious code, posing significant risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the alcquery package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications utilizing this library. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of the affected systems. The malicious nature of this vulnerability was identified in the package version starting from its introduction, making it critical for users to take immediate action to mitigate risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall alcqueryIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, users can remove the alcquery package from their project until a secure version is confirmed. This can be done by executing 'npm uninstall alcquery' in your terminal.
Conclusion
The alcquery package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a serious threat to applications that utilize it. Users are strongly advised to update or remove the package to safeguard their systems. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain application security.
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FAQ
alcquery is an npm package used for querying and manipulating data in applications.
The vulnerability involves malicious code that can compromise application security.
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You should update the alcquery package to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report on GitHub at https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/main/osv/malicious/npm/alcquery/MAL-2025-14283.json.
