Malicious Code Detected in async-authenticate-iota-cron-table Package
Summary
MAL-2025-14984: Malicious code in async-authenticate-iota-cron-table (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The async-authenticate-iota-cron-table package is an npm module designed for asynchronous authentication processes in IOTA-related applications. It aims to facilitate cron job scheduling for IOTA transactions. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the async-authenticate-iota-cron-table package arises from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this package. This code could potentially lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The malicious nature of this code was confirmed by security researchers from Amazon Inspector, who flagged the package for its harmful behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall async-authenticate-iota-cron-tableIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the async-authenticate-iota-cron-table package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The async-authenticate-iota-cron-table package has been flagged for containing malicious code that poses serious security risks. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and seek alternatives to ensure the safety of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm module designed for asynchronous authentication processes in IOTA applications, specifically for scheduling cron jobs.
The malicious code can compromise application security, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.
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Remove the async-authenticate-iota-cron-table package from your project and look for alternatives. If a patched version is released, update to that version.
The vulnerability was identified by security researchers from Amazon Inspector.
