Malicious Code Detected in Personalizationtrkserv Package - Vulnerability MAL-2025-6947
Summary
MAL-2025-6947: Malicious code in personalizationtrkserv (npm). Affects personalizationtrkserv versions >= 10.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'personalizationtrkserv' package is an npm module designed for personalization tracking services. It is used by developers to integrate tracking functionalities into their applications. However, this package has been flagged for malicious activity, specifically for communicating with domains associated with harmful behavior, which poses a significant risk to applications utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to execute commands linked to malicious behavior. This issue was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 of 'personalizationtrkserv' as malicious due to their communication with a domain known for malicious activities. The ramifications of this vulnerability include potential data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and the risk of the application being compromised.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall personalizationtrkservIf 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 uninstall the package using the following command:
npm uninstall personalizationtrkserv --save
Conclusion
The 'personalizationtrkserv' package has been identified as malicious due to its association with harmful activities. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to safeguard their applications from potential threats. Regular monitoring of dependencies is essential to maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm module used for integrating personalization tracking services into applications.
The package has been found to communicate with domains associated with malicious activities and execute harmful commands.
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