Malicious Code Detected in ngx-satoris: Version 99.0.0 Compromised
Summary
MAL-2025-5992: Malicious code in ngx-satoris (npm). Affects ngx-satoris versions >= 99.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ngx-satoris is an npm package designed to provide specific functionalities within JavaScript applications. It is utilized for various tasks, including enhancing user interfaces and managing application states. However, version 99.0.0 has been identified as malicious, posing significant risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ngx-satoris arises from its ability to communicate with a domain linked to malicious activities. This communication can lead to unauthorized data access and execution of harmful commands within the user's environment. The package's malicious behavior can compromise application integrity and user security, making it imperative 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 ngx-satorisIf 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 remove the ngx-satoris package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall ngx-satoris.
Conclusion
The ngx-satoris package version 99.0.0 has been identified as malicious, posing significant risks to applications using it. Developers are urged to update or remove the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
ngx-satoris is an npm package used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities, including UI enhancements.
Version 99.0.0 is flagged as malicious due to its communication with a domain associated with harmful activities and execution of malicious commands.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the ngx-satoris package from your project as a temporary measure.
Detailed information about the vulnerability can be found in the OpenSSF Package Analysis report at https://github.com/ossf/malicious-packages/blob/main/osv/malicious/npm/ngx-satoris/MAL-2025-5992.json.
