Malicious Code Detected in date-dr3-project Package
Summary
MAL-2025-18024: Malicious code in date-dr3-project (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The date-dr3-project is an npm package that is utilized for various date manipulation tasks in JavaScript applications. It is designed to simplify date formatting, parsing, and calculations. However, recent findings have revealed that this package contains malicious code, which poses a significant risk to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the date-dr3-project package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for users to take immediate action.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall date-dr3-projectIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the date-dr3-project package and implement alternative date manipulation libraries such as 'date-fns' or 'moment.js'. For example, to install date-fns, use the command: npm install date-fns.
Conclusion
The date-dr3-project package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to users. Immediate action is required to remove the package and replace it with a secure alternative to ensure the safety of applications.
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FAQ
The date-dr3-project package is an npm library designed for date manipulation in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code can lead to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in applications that use the package.
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It is crucial to uninstall the date-dr3-project package immediately and replace it with a secure alternative.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the date-dr3-project package. It is recommended to uninstall it.
