Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in work-planner-client Package
Summary
MAL-2025-6784: Malicious code in work-planner-client (npm). Affects work-planner-client versions >= 1.0.0. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The work-planner-client package is an npm library designed to assist users in managing and planning their work schedules efficiently. It offers features such as task management, deadline tracking, and collaboration tools. However, this package has been identified to communicate with a domain associated with malicious activity, posing a significant security risk to users who integrate it into their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from the package's communication with a domain linked to malicious activities. This could potentially lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or the execution of harmful code within applications that utilize this package. The issue was introduced in version 1.0.0 and remains a critical concern for developers relying on this library for their work management solutions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall work-planner-clientIf 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 may consider removing the work-planner-client package from your project until a secure version is released. Alternatively, you can implement network security measures to restrict access to the malicious domain associated with this package.
Conclusion
The work-planner-client package has a critical vulnerability due to its communication with a malicious domain. It is crucial for developers to update the package or implement workarounds to mitigate potential risks. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The work-planner-client package is an npm library designed for managing work schedules, offering features like task management and collaboration tools.
The vulnerability involves the package communicating with a domain linked to malicious activities, posing risks such as data breaches and unauthorized access.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider removing the package or implementing network security measures to block access to the malicious domain.
The vulnerability was identified by Amazon Inspector, a security tool that helps in detecting vulnerabilities in software packages.
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