Malicious Code Detected in ringcentral-google-drive-notification-add-in: Version 2.2.2
Summary
MAL-2025-5849: Malicious code in ringcentral-google-drive-notification-add-in (npm). Affects ringcentral-google-drive-notification-add-in versions 2.2.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'ringcentral-google-drive-notification-add-in' is an npm package designed to facilitate notifications from RingCentral to Google Drive. It aims to enhance productivity by streamlining communication and file management. However, version 2.2.2 of this package has been identified as malicious, posing significant risks to users and their systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's communication with a domain linked to malicious activities. Additionally, it executes commands that are associated with harmful behavior, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. This malicious behavior can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or further exploitation of the affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ringcentral-google-drive-notification-add-inIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, users can avoid using the affected package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider implementing network monitoring to detect any suspicious activity related to this package.
Conclusion
The 'ringcentral-google-drive-notification-add-in' package version 2.2.2 has been identified as malicious, posing serious risks to users. It is crucial to take immediate action by removing the affected package and monitoring for any suspicious activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in managing and identifying vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activities and executes harmful commands.
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It is advised to uninstall the affected version and look for a secure alternative package.
Currently, there is no patched version available for this specific vulnerability. Users should remove the affected package.
Using this package can lead to unauthorized access to your data, data theft, and further exploitation of your system.
