Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in docbench (npm)
Summary
MAL-2025-18562: Malicious code in docbench (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The docbench package is a tool designed for document benchmarking in Node.js applications. It provides functionalities for measuring and comparing the performance of various document processing tasks. However, it has been identified to contain malicious code that poses significant security risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the docbench package arises from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the integrity and security of applications using this package. This code may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, execute arbitrary commands, or disrupt normal operations. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for users to address this vulnerability promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall docbenchIf 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 remove the docbench package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the following command: npm uninstall docbench. Additionally, consider using alternative benchmarking tools that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The docbench package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses serious security risks. Users are urged to take immediate action by updating or removing the package until a secure version is released. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The malicious code can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and execute harmful commands within the user's application.
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As of now, there is no patched version available. Users should monitor the official repository for updates and apply them as soon as they are released.
If immediate removal is not possible, consider isolating the affected components and implementing strict access controls to mitigate potential risks until a fix is available.
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