Malicious Code Detected in commonweb-flow Package: Vulnerability MAL-2025-6894
Summary
MAL-2025-6894: Malicious code in commonweb-flow (npm). Affects commonweb-flow versions 10.11.0 – 10.15.0. 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 commonweb-flow package is an npm library designed for web development, providing various functionalities to streamline the flow of web applications. However, it has been identified as malicious, particularly in version 10.11.0, due to its ability to communicate with domains associated with malicious activities and execute harmful commands.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the commonweb-flow package arises from its malicious behavior, which includes communicating with a domain linked to harmful activities and executing commands that can compromise system integrity. This poses significant risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, system manipulation, and potential exploitation by attackers. The issue was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged the package as malicious based on its behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall commonweb-flowIf 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
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider removing the commonweb-flow package from your project until a secure version is available. You can do this by executing: npm uninstall commonweb-flow.
Conclusion
The commonweb-flow package has been flagged for malicious behavior, specifically in versions 10.11.0 to 10.15.0. Users are advised to update to the latest version or uninstall the package to mitigate risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
See every vulnerability recorded for commonweb-flow →
FAQ
Versions 10.11.0, 10.12.0, 10.13.0, 10.14.0, and 10.15.0 of the commonweb-flow package are identified as malicious.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
As a temporary measure, you can uninstall the commonweb-flow package from your project to mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which specializes in analyzing packages for malicious behavior.
Using the affected package can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, system manipulation, and exploitation by attackers, posing significant security risks.
