Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in electronh Package
Summary
MAL-2025-19457: Malicious code in electronh (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The electronh package is a JavaScript library designed for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies. It allows developers to create native applications with a web-based interface, leveraging the power of Node.js and Chromium. However, the package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the electronh package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this library. This code could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, execute arbitrary commands, or facilitate further attacks on the system. 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 electronhIf 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 electronh package from their project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall electronh.
Conclusion
The electronh package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing a significant security risk to applications that utilize it. Users are strongly advised to update the package or remove it from their projects until a secure version is available. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The electronh package is a library for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies, allowing developers to create native applications with a web-based interface.
The malicious code in electronh can compromise application security, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data or executing arbitrary commands.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By analyzing your package-lock.json file, Vulert can help you determine if your application is affected. You can also check using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
If you cannot update the package right away, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is available.
More information about the vulnerability can be found in the official GitHub repository of the electronh package or through security advisories related to npm packages.
