Malicious Code Detected in marcom-ac-console: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-6209: Malicious code in marcom-ac-console (npm). Affects marcom-ac-console versions 1.0.1 – 1.0.5. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'marcom-ac-console' package is an npm library designed for managing marketing automation console functionalities. It is used by developers to integrate marketing tools into their applications. However, this package has been identified as malicious, posing significant security risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'marcom-ac-console' arises from its communication with a domain associated with malicious activities. This behavior can lead to unauthorized data access, potential data breaches, and exploitation of the affected systems. The malicious nature of the package was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.5 as harmful.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall marcom-ac-consoleIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running: npm uninstall marcom-ac-console.
Conclusion
The 'marcom-ac-console' package has been identified as malicious due to its communication with harmful domains. Users are advised to update or remove the package to protect their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves the package communicating with a domain linked to malicious activities, which can compromise security.
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As a temporary measure, you should uninstall the package to mitigate any risks until a secure version is available.
Currently, versions 1.0.1 and 1.0.5 are flagged as malicious. Always check the package repository for updates on safe versions.
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