CVE-2025-54313 - Prettier eslint-config-prettier Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Prettier eslint-config-prettier Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

Description

Prettier eslint-config-prettier contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability. Installing an affected package executes an install.js file that launches the node-gyp.dll malware on Windows.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

This vulnerability could affect an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://www.npmjs.com/package/eslint-config-prettier?activeTab=versions

https://github.com/prettier/eslint-config-prettier/issues/339#issuecomment-3090304490

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54313

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