Malicious Code Detected in githubinfo Package - MAL-2025-21483
Summary
MAL-2025-21483: Malicious code in githubinfo (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The githubinfo package is an npm library designed to provide information about GitHub repositories. It is commonly used by developers to integrate GitHub data into their applications. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code that poses a significant security risk to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the githubinfo package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications that utilize this package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue affects all versions starting from the initial release (0.0.0).
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall githubinfoIf 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 githubinfo package altogether and seek alternative libraries that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The githubinfo package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a serious threat to applications that utilize it. Users are advised to remove the package and seek alternatives to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The githubinfo package is an npm library that provides information about GitHub repositories, commonly used for integrating GitHub data into applications.
The specific nature of the malicious code has not been disclosed, but it poses a significant security risk to applications using the package.
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Currently, there is no patched version available. It is advisable to remove the package and look for alternatives.
Remove the githubinfo package from your project immediately and replace it with a secure alternative to mitigate any potential risks.
