Malicious Code Detected in cscatalog Package - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-17774: Malicious code in cscatalog (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The cscatalog package is an npm library designed for cataloging and managing collections of items. It is commonly used in web applications to facilitate the organization and retrieval of data. However, recent findings have revealed that this package contains malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the cscatalog package. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications using the package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cscatalogIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the cscatalog package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall cscatalog.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the cscatalog package highlights the importance of maintaining secure dependencies in software projects. Users are advised to update or remove the package to protect their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
cscatalog is an npm package used for managing and cataloging collections of items in web applications.
The malicious code can compromise application security, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.
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Yes, updating the cscatalog package to the latest version will resolve the vulnerability.
As a workaround, you can uninstall the cscatalog package until a secure version is available.
