Malicious Code Detected in echoml Package - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-19179: Malicious code in echoml (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
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
Background
The echoml package is an npm library designed for parsing and handling EchoML data formats. It is widely used in applications that require data serialization and deserialization. However, recent findings have revealed that this package contains malicious code, posing significant security risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the echoml package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications utilizing this library. This code may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, execute arbitrary commands, or facilitate other malicious activities. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for developers to address this vulnerability promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall echomlIf 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 workaround, users can remove the echoml package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall echoml. Alternatively, consider using a different package that offers similar functionality without the security risks.
Conclusion
The echoml package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses a significant threat to applications that utilize it. Users are strongly advised to update or remove the package to safeguard their applications. Monitoring tools like Vulert can assist in identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
See every vulnerability recorded for echoml →
FAQ
The echoml package is used for parsing and handling EchoML data formats in JavaScript applications.
You can check if your application is affected by using Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to use the Vulert playground without signup.
If you cannot update the package right away, consider removing it from your project or using an alternative package that does not have this vulnerability.
Stopping the use of the affected version will mitigate the risk, but it is essential to replace it with a secure alternative or update to a patched version as soon as possible.
More information can be found on the GitHub page of the malicious packages repository, which details the vulnerability and its implications.
Habilume
Habit tracker with a companion that grows with you
Complete habits, earn Lume Points, and watch your Lume grow as you stay consistent.
