Malicious Code Detected in electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xml Package
Summary
MAL-2025-19446: Malicious code in electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xml (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xml package is an npm module designed to facilitate the building of Electron applications with specific XML subscription functionalities. It is utilized by developers to streamline the packaging process of their applications. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses significant risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xml package stems 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 that can affect both the application and its users. The malicious nature of this code was confirmed by security researchers from Amazon Inspector, who flagged it as a significant threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xmlIf 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 electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xml package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: 'npm uninstall electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xml'.
Conclusion
The electron-builder-wolf-subscription-xml package has been flagged for containing malicious code, posing a significant threat to users. It is crucial to update or remove the package to safeguard applications and user data. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert can help maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for building Electron applications with XML subscription functionalities.
The malicious code was identified by security researchers from Amazon Inspector during routine checks of open-source packages.
The risks include unauthorized access to application data, potential data breaches, and other harmful actions that could compromise user security.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If an immediate update is not possible, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is available.
