Malicious Code Detected in echo-date-pdde Package - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-19127: Malicious code in echo-date-pdde (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The echo-date-pdde package is an npm module designed to provide date and time functionalities in JavaScript applications. It is commonly used for logging and displaying timestamps. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the echo-date-pdde package originates from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this package. This code may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The malicious nature of the code was identified by security researchers, raising concerns about the integrity of the package and its potential impact on users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall echo-date-pddeIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the echo-date-pdde package and instead implement your own date and time functionalities using native JavaScript methods or other trusted libraries.
Conclusion
The echo-date-pdde package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing serious security risks to applications. Users are strongly advised to uninstall the package and seek alternatives to ensure the safety of their projects.
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FAQ
The echo-date-pdde package is an npm module that provides date and time functionalities for JavaScript applications.
The package was found to contain malicious code that can compromise application security.
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It is advised to uninstall the package and look for alternative solutions that do not pose security risks.
No patch is available for this package; the best course of action is to remove it entirely.
