Malicious Activity Detected in graphprotocol-tools-monorepo Package
Summary
MAL-2025-5814: Malicious code in graphprotocol-tools-monorepo (npm). Affects graphprotocol-tools-monorepo versions >= 20.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The graphprotocol-tools-monorepo is an npm package designed to facilitate interactions with the Graph Protocol, enabling developers to build and deploy decentralized applications. This package offers a suite of tools that streamline the development process, making it easier to query and manage data on the blockchain. However, it has been identified that certain versions of this package communicate with a domain associated with malicious activities, posing a significant security risk to users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the package's communication with a domain linked to malicious activities. This could potentially lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or the execution of harmful code within applications that utilize this package. The issue was introduced in version 20.0.0 and has implications for any application relying on this version or later, making it critical for developers to address this vulnerability promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall graphprotocol-tools-monorepoIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, developers can avoid using the affected version (20.0.0 and above) of the graphprotocol-tools-monorepo package until a fix is applied. Consider using an earlier version that does not exhibit this vulnerability, if feasible.
Conclusion
The graphprotocol-tools-monorepo package has a critical vulnerability that allows communication with a malicious domain, posing risks to applications using this package. It is essential for developers to update to a patched version and consider using Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that provides tools for developers to interact with the Graph Protocol, facilitating the development of decentralized applications.
The vulnerability can lead to communication with malicious domains, potentially compromising your application's security and data integrity.
You should update the package to a patched version as soon as possible to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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References
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