Malicious Code Detected in bridge-date-tc6d Package
Summary
MAL-2025-16166: Malicious code in bridge-date-tc6d (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bridge-date-tc6d package is an npm library designed for date manipulation and formatting. It offers various functionalities to simplify date handling in JavaScript applications. However, recent findings have revealed that this package contains malicious code, posing a significant risk to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the bridge-date-tc6d package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this package, leading 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 users to take immediate action.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bridge-date-tc6dIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the bridge-date-tc6d package altogether and explore alternative libraries for date manipulation, such as moment.js or date-fns, which are widely used and trusted.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the bridge-date-tc6d package highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance when using open-source libraries. Users are advised to remove this package from their projects and seek alternative solutions to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
bridge-date-tc6d is an npm package used for date manipulation and formatting in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code can compromise application security, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
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You should uninstall the bridge-date-tc6d package immediately and consider using a different, secure date manipulation library.
No patch is available for the bridge-date-tc6d package, as it is recommended to remove the package entirely.
