Malicious Code Detected in bad-catch-stack-compile-query Package
Summary
MAL-2025-15327: Malicious code in bad-catch-stack-compile-query (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The bad-catch-stack-compile-query package is an npm library designed to assist developers in managing and compiling query stacks efficiently. It is utilized in various JavaScript applications for error handling and debugging. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bad-catch-stack-compile-query package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. This code may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for users to address this vulnerability promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bad-catch-stack-compile-query
If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a workaround, consider replacing the bad-catch-stack-compile-query package with an alternative library that provides similar functionality without the associated risks. Review your project's dependencies and ensure that you are not relying on any compromised packages.
Conclusion
The bad-catch-stack-compile-query package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a serious threat to applications that utilize it. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for bad-catch-stack-compile-query →
FAQ
It is an npm library used for managing and compiling query stacks in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code was identified through security audits and reports from tools like Amazon Inspector.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of your application.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Remove the bad-catch-stack-compile-query package from your project and consider using an alternative library.