Malicious Code Detected in Electreon Package - MAL-2025-19421
Summary
MAL-2025-19421: Malicious code in electreon (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Electreon is an npm package designed to facilitate electric vehicle charging solutions. It provides functionalities that enable seamless integration with charging infrastructure. However, it has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the Electreon package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that depend on this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue is particularly concerning as it affects all versions starting from 0, making it critical for users to address it promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall electreonIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the Electreon package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing: npm uninstall electreon.
Conclusion
The Electreon package has been found to contain malicious code, posing serious security risks. It is crucial for developers using this package to update to a secure version or remove it from their projects until a fix is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Electreon is used for electric vehicle charging solutions, enabling integration with charging infrastructure.
The malicious code was identified by security researchers from Amazon Inspector.
Using the compromised package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security vulnerabilities.
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