MAL-2024-12174 Malicious code in xeno.dll (npm)
- Package
- xeno.dll
- Registry
- npm
What is MAL-2024-12174?
MAL-2024-12174 is a malicious package in xeno.dll, published on 31 Dec 2024.
Official description
This package uses obfuscation to hide that its downloading a malicious binary from an attacker-controlled domain
Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
What should I do about MAL-2024-12174?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rwq8-jhfh-89gm.