Malicious Code Detected in responsive-dashboard Package: Version 2.0.0
Summary
MAL-2025-6876: Malicious code in responsive-dashboard (npm). Affects responsive-dashboard versions 2.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The responsive-dashboard package is an npm library designed to facilitate the creation of responsive dashboards for web applications. It offers a range of features that allow developers to easily integrate data visualization and user interface components. However, version 2.0.0 of this package has been identified as malicious, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the responsive-dashboard package arises from its malicious behavior, which includes communicating with domains associated with harmful activities and executing commands that can compromise system integrity. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of the host system. The package's malicious nature was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged it due to its harmful interactions and actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall responsive-dashboardIf 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 responsive-dashboard package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running: npm uninstall responsive-dashboard. Additionally, monitor your application for any unusual behavior that may indicate exploitation.
Conclusion
The responsive-dashboard package version 2.0.0 has been flagged as malicious due to its harmful behavior. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your ability to monitor for vulnerabilities in your software dependencies.
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FAQ
The responsive-dashboard package is an npm library used for creating responsive dashboards in web applications, providing various UI components and data visualization tools.
Version 2.0.0 is considered malicious due to its communication with harmful domains and execution of commands that can compromise system security.
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If you cannot update the package, consider uninstalling it temporarily and monitoring your application for any suspicious activity.
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