Malicious Code Detected in extremophile-venus-neptune-run-script Package
Summary
MAL-2025-20110: Malicious code in extremophile-venus-neptune-run-script (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The extremophile-venus-neptune-run-script package is an npm library designed for executing scripts in a specific environment. It is intended for developers looking to automate tasks related to the Venus and Neptune planets. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to users who integrate it into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the extremophile-venus-neptune-run-script package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize the package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions. The malicious nature of the code was identified by Amazon Inspector, a security tool that scans for vulnerabilities in open-source packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall extremophile-venus-neptune-run-scriptIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the extremophile-venus-neptune-run-script package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The extremophile-venus-neptune-run-script package has been found to contain malicious code, posing serious security risks to users. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any updates or alternatives. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package designed for executing scripts related to the Venus and Neptune planets.
The malicious code was identified by Amazon Inspector, which scans for vulnerabilities in open-source packages.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security issues.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
Remove the package from your project immediately and look for alternatives. If a patched version is released, update to that version.
