Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in bokehhh Package
Summary
MAL-2025-15934: Malicious code in bokehhh (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bokehhh package is an npm library designed for creating interactive visualizations in web applications. It offers features such as data binding, rendering, and user interaction capabilities. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bokehhh package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this library. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for developers to address it immediately.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bokehhhIf 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 remove the bokehhh package from your project until a secure version is available. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall bokehhh.
Conclusion
The bokehhh package contains a critical vulnerability due to malicious code that can compromise application security. It is crucial for developers to update to a patched version or remove the package until a secure version is available. Monitoring tools like Vulert can help keep your applications safe from such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The bokehhh package is used for creating interactive visualizations in web applications, allowing developers to build dynamic and engaging user interfaces.
The malicious code was discovered by Amazon Inspector, which identified the security risk associated with the bokehhh package.
Using the bokehhh package with the malicious code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security vulnerabilities in your application.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without requiring access to the code or installation.
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