Malicious Code Detected in date-golf-raspberry-vdfvl Package
Summary
MAL-2025-18031: Malicious code in date-golf-raspberry-vdfvl (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The date-golf-raspberry-vdfvl package is an npm library designed for date manipulation and formatting. It is commonly used in JavaScript applications to simplify date-related tasks. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the date-golf-raspberry-vdfvl package. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within an application. The malicious nature of this code can compromise the integrity and security of any project that includes this package, making it imperative for developers to take immediate action.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall date-golf-raspberry-vdfvlIf 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 avoid using the date-golf-raspberry-vdfvl package altogether and look for alternative libraries that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The date-golf-raspberry-vdfvl package contains malicious code that poses serious security risks. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and seek alternatives to ensure the safety and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm library used for date manipulation and formatting in JavaScript applications.
The malicious code was identified by security researchers from Amazon Inspector.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security vulnerabilities in your application.
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Immediately uninstall the package and consider using alternative libraries for date manipulation.
