Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in vite-log-plugin
Summary
MAL-2025-6376: Malicious code in vite-log-plugin (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
vite-log-plugin is an npm package designed to enhance logging capabilities in Vite applications. It allows developers to easily manage and format log outputs, improving debugging and monitoring processes. However, this package has been compromised, embedding malicious code that poses significant security risks to any system using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the vite-log-plugin package. This code can fully compromise any computer that has the package installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The malicious nature of the code is classified under CWE-506, indicating that it appears to be intentionally harmful. Users are advised to treat any system with this package as potentially compromised, as the removal of the package may not eliminate all traces of the malicious software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vite-log-pluginIf 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 replace the vite-log-plugin with alternative logging packages that do not have known vulnerabilities. Ensure to review the security status of any new packages before installation.
Conclusion
The vite-log-plugin package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses severe security risks. Users are strongly advised to uninstall the package immediately and monitor their systems for any signs of compromise. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain awareness of vulnerabilities in open-source software.
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FAQ
Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall vite-log-plugin' and rotate any secrets or keys stored on the affected system.
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Keeping vite-log-plugin installed can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially compromising your entire system.
The best mitigation is to uninstall the package and replace it with a secure alternative. Regularly monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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