Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in debug - CVE-2025-59144
Published: April 24, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU127492
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-59144
CWE-ID: CWE-506
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Qix
Affected software:
debug
debug
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect cryptocurrency transactions to attacker-controlled addresses.
The vulnerability exists due to embedded malicious code in the debug package when the package is executed in a browser context. A remote attacker can publish a compromised package version to redirect cryptocurrency transactions to attacker-controlled addresses.
The malicious payload only affects browser environments and appears to target cryptocurrency wallets and transactions.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-59144
Install security update from vendor's website.