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The CVE-2025-XXXX vulnerability stems from a compromised npm developer account via a phishing attack. The attacker published a malicious version (3.1.1) of the `color-convert` package. This version contained obfuscated JavaScript code designed to execute exclusively in browser environments. The payload actively monitored for and intercepted web3 API calls, specifically those related to cryptocurrency transaction signing. When a transaction was detected, the malware silently replaced the recipient’s wallet address with one controlled by the attacker before the transaction was signed and broadcast to the blockchain, effectively diverting funds.
Platform: npm
Version: 3.1.1
Vulnerability: Supply Chain
Severity: Critical
date: 2025-09-08
Prediction: 2025-09-13
What Undercode Say:
`npm cache clean –force`
`rm -rf node_modules/`
`npm install [email protected]`
How Exploit:
Malicious code injection.
Wallet address hijacking.
Protection from this CVE:
Upgrade to 3.1.2.
Purge npm caches.
Rebuild all bundles.
Impact:
Cryptocurrency theft.
Browser environments only.
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Reported By: github.com
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