Malicious Code Detected in cloudera-manager-client Package
Summary
MAL-2025-17179: Malicious code in cloudera-manager-client (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cloudera-manager-client package is a Node.js library designed for interacting with Cloudera Manager, a tool for managing and monitoring Hadoop clusters. This package facilitates various operations such as cluster management, configuration, and monitoring. However, it has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the cloudera-manager-client package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this package. This code may allow unauthorized access, data exfiltration, or other harmful actions. 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 cloudera-manager-clientIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can remove the cloudera-manager-client package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall cloudera-manager-client.
Conclusion
The cloudera-manager-client package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses serious security risks. Users are strongly encouraged to update or uninstall the package to mitigate potential threats. Regular monitoring of dependencies using tools like Vulert can help maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is a Node.js library used for managing and monitoring Cloudera Hadoop clusters.
The malicious code can potentially allow unauthorized access and data exfiltration.
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Users are advised to check the package repository for any updates that address this vulnerability.
As a temporary measure, consider uninstalling the package until a secure version is available.
