Malicious Code Detected in antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellan Package
Summary
MAL-2025-14587: Malicious code in antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellan (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellan package is an npm library designed for biosignature analysis in wavefunction simulations. It is utilized in various scientific and research applications, providing essential functionalities for processing and analyzing biosignatures. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellan package stems 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 user's environment. The issue is particularly concerning as it affects all versions of the package starting from its introduction, making it imperative for users to take immediate action.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellanIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users are advised to remove the antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellan package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the following command: npm uninstall antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellan.
Conclusion
The antares-wavefunction-biosignature-magellan package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a serious security risk. Users are urged to update or uninstall the package to protect their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm library used for biosignature analysis in wavefunction simulations.
The package contains code that can compromise application security, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
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Users should check the package repository for any updates or patches that address this vulnerability.
As a workaround, consider uninstalling the package until a secure version is available.
