Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in enif-eclipse-markdown-pdf-phoebe Package
Summary
MAL-2025-19659: Malicious code in enif-eclipse-markdown-pdf-phoebe (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The enif-eclipse-markdown-pdf-phoebe package is an npm library designed for converting Markdown files into PDF format. It is widely used in various applications for documentation and report generation. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to users who integrate it into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the enif-eclipse-markdown-pdf-phoebe package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize the package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The malicious nature of the code can execute harmful operations without the user's consent, making it critical for developers to address this issue promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall enif-eclipse-markdown-pdf-phoebeIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If an immediate update is not feasible, consider removing the enif-eclipse-markdown-pdf-phoebe package from your project and replacing it with an alternative Markdown to PDF converter that does not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The enif-eclipse-markdown-pdf-phoebe package contains a critical vulnerability due to malicious code. It is imperative for developers to update or remove the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and identify vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for converting Markdown files into PDF format.
The malicious code was identified by security researchers and reported through Amazon Inspector.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access and data breaches due to the embedded malicious code.
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Consider removing the package and using a secure alternative until you can update to a patched version.
