Malicious Code Detected in cover-background Package - MAL-2025-17638
Summary
MAL-2025-17638: Malicious code in cover-background (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cover-background package is an npm library designed for adding background images and styles to web applications. It provides developers with tools to easily manage and customize backgrounds in their projects. However, this package has been flagged for containing malicious code, which poses a significant risk to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the cover-background package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications utilizing this library. This code may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The malicious nature of the code was identified by Amazon Inspector, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing third-party packages for security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cover-backgroundIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If you cannot update the package immediately, consider removing the cover-background package from your project until a safe version is available. You can do this by running: npm uninstall cover-background.
Conclusion
The cover-background package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to users. It is essential to update or remove the package to safeguard your applications. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The cover-background package is an npm library used for managing background images and styles in web applications.
The malicious code can compromise application security, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.
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Consider uninstalling the cover-background package until a safe version is released. Use the command: npm uninstall cover-background.
The vulnerability was identified by Amazon Inspector, a security tool that helps find and mitigate risks in software packages.
