Malicious Code Vulnerability in @cbreone/survey-ui Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1592: Malicious code in @cbreone/survey-ui (npm). Affects @cbreone/survey-ui versions 999.999.999 – 9999.9999.9999. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @cbreone/survey-ui package is a JavaScript library designed for creating and managing surveys in web applications. It offers various features such as customizable survey templates, response tracking, and integration capabilities with other services. However, this package has been identified to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the @cbreone/survey-ui package. This code can potentially compromise the integrity of applications using the package, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The affected versions include '999.999.999' and '9999.9999.999', which are known to contain this harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @cbreone/survey-uiIf 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 can remove the @cbreone/survey-ui package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by running the following command: npm uninstall @cbreone/survey-ui. Additionally, consider using alternative survey libraries that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The @cbreone/survey-ui package has been found to contain malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications. It is crucial to update or remove the package to safeguard your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The malicious code can perform unauthorized actions within the application, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the package or using alternative libraries until a secure version is available.
Versions other than '999.999.999' and '9999.9999.999' are recommended, but always check the package repository for the latest secure releases.
The vulnerability was identified by ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat detection and analysis.
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