Malicious Code Detected in emswidget Package - Security Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-19633: Malicious code in emswidget (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
Background
The emswidget package is a JavaScript library used in npm ecosystems for various functionalities related to widget management. It is designed to enhance user interfaces by providing customizable widgets. However, recent findings have revealed that this package contains malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the emswidget package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using this library. This code may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within the affected systems. The issue was introduced in version 0 and has been flagged as a critical security concern that needs immediate attention.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall emswidgetIf 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, consider removing the emswidget package from your project until a secure version is released. You can uninstall it using the following command: npm uninstall emswidget.
Conclusion
The emswidget package has been found to contain malicious code, posing serious security risks to applications that utilize it. Immediate action is required to update or remove the package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in the future.
See every vulnerability recorded for emswidget →
FAQ
The emswidget package is a JavaScript library used for managing and customizing widgets in web applications.
The malicious code was identified through security audits and reports from security tools like Amazon Inspector.
Using the compromised package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of your application.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
