Critical Vulnerability in designer-generators: Malicious Code Detected
Summary
MAL-2025-18324: Malicious code in designer-generators (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 'designer-generators' package is an npm library designed to facilitate the creation of various design templates and generators. It is widely used in web development for automating design processes. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing a significant risk to users who rely on it for their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'designer-generators' 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 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 designer-generatorsIf 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
As a temporary measure, users can remove the 'designer-generators' package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done by executing: npm uninstall designer-generators. Alternatively, consider using a different package that offers similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the 'designer-generators' package poses a serious threat to users. Immediate action is required to mitigate risks, including updating or removing the package. Stay vigilant and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
See every vulnerability recorded for designer-generators →
FAQ
The malicious code can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or execute harmful actions within applications.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
As of now, there is no patched version available. Users should monitor the package repository for updates.
If immediate removal is not possible, consider isolating the affected code and implementing additional security measures to mitigate risks.
Utilize tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts about vulnerabilities in your open-source dependencies.
