Malicious Code Detected in balpissue Package - MAL-2025-15345
Summary
MAL-2025-15345: Malicious code in balpissue (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 balpissue package is an npm library designed for specific functionalities within JavaScript applications. It allows developers to integrate various features seamlessly. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the balpissue package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this package. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The issue originated from the package's initial release and affects all versions starting from 0.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall balpissueIf 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 temporary workaround, you can remove the balpissue package from your project dependencies and replace it with an alternative package that offers similar functionality without the security risks. Use the following command to uninstall: npm uninstall balpissue.
Conclusion
The balpissue package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant threat to applications that utilize it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
See every vulnerability recorded for balpissue →
FAQ
balpissue is an npm package used for specific functionalities in JavaScript applications, but it has been found to contain malicious code.
You can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Check your application against the vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
Immediately remove the balpissue package from your project and look for alternative packages or wait for a patched version.
As of now, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to uninstall the package until a safe version is released.
Vulert uses the package-lock.json file to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities, ensuring your application remains secure.
