Malicious Code Detected in Coursphp Package - MAL-2025-17637
Summary
MAL-2025-17637: Malicious code in coursphp (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The coursphp package is a Node.js library designed for PHP developers, providing tools and functionalities to streamline PHP development processes. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to users who integrate it into their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The coursphp package has been found to harbor malicious code, which can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the applications that utilize it. This vulnerability originated from the package's codebase, which was compromised, allowing attackers to embed harmful scripts that could exploit user data or system resources.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall coursphpIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the coursphp package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing: 'npm uninstall coursphp'.
Conclusion
The coursphp package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses serious risks to applications that utilize it. Users are advised to update or uninstall the package to protect their systems from potential threats.
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FAQ
Coursphp is a Node.js library aimed at PHP developers, providing various tools to enhance PHP development.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches within applications using the package.
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You should check the official repository for any patched versions of coursphp and update accordingly.
If an immediate update is not possible, consider uninstalling the coursphp package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
