Malicious Code Detected in css-framework-test Package
Summary
MAL-2025-17790: Malicious code in css-framework-test (npm). Affected versions are not published. 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 css-framework-test package is an npm library designed for testing CSS frameworks. It is commonly used by developers to evaluate different styling options and frameworks in web development. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The css-framework-test package has been found to contain malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. This vulnerability originates from the package itself, which was introduced in version 0 and has not been addressed in subsequent releases. The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the application environment.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall css-framework-testIf 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
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of the malicious code in the css-framework-test package. The best approach is to uninstall the package entirely and replace it with a trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The css-framework-test package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses serious security risks to applications. It is crucial to uninstall this package and replace it with a secure alternative to protect your application from potential threats.
See every vulnerability recorded for css-framework-test →
FAQ
css-framework-test is an npm package used for testing various CSS frameworks in web development.
The specific nature of the malicious code has not been disclosed, but it poses significant security risks, including unauthorized access and data breaches.
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 needing to sign up.
No, there is currently no patched version available for the css-framework-test package. It is advised to uninstall it.
You should uninstall the css-framework-test package immediately and consider using a secure alternative for your CSS framework testing.
