Malicious Code Detected in cinphone Package - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-17047: Malicious code in cinphone (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cinphone package is an npm library that provides functionalities for SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) communication, often used in VoIP applications. It is designed to facilitate audio and video calls over the internet. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the cinphone 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 users to take immediate action to mitigate potential risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cinphoneIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, if you cannot update the package immediately, consider removing the cinphone package from your project until a secure version is available. You can do this by running: 'npm uninstall cinphone'.
Conclusion
The cinphone package has been identified to contain malicious code that poses a serious security threat. Users are strongly encouraged to update to the latest version or remove the package from their projects to mitigate risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The cinphone package is an npm library used for SIP communication, enabling audio and video calls over the internet.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in applications that utilize the cinphone package.
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Users are advised to update to the latest version of the cinphone package, which may include patches for this vulnerability.
As a workaround, consider uninstalling the cinphone package until a secure version is available.
