Malicious Code Vulnerability in @egencia/uitk-react-text Package
Summary
MAL-2026-16522: Malicious code in @egencia/uitk-react-text (npm). Affects @egencia/uitk-react-text versions 99.9.9. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @egencia/uitk-react-text package is a component library designed for building user interfaces in React applications. It provides a set of reusable UI components that help developers create consistent and visually appealing web applications. 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 a malicious code injection in version 99.9.9 of the @egencia/uitk-react-text package. This code can potentially compromise the security of applications by allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of data. The implications of this vulnerability can range from data breaches to complete system compromise, making it critical for developers to address it promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @egencia/uitk-react-textIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, if you cannot update the package immediately, consider removing the @egencia/uitk-react-text package from your project until a secure version is available. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall @egencia/uitk-react-text.
Conclusion
The @egencia/uitk-react-text package has been identified with a serious vulnerability due to malicious code injection. It is crucial for developers to update to a secure version or remove the package to protect their applications from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The malicious code is designed to exploit vulnerabilities in applications using this package, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
You can use Vulert, a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By analyzing your package-lock.json file, Vulert can identify if your application is affected.
Yes, you can temporarily remove the @egencia/uitk-react-text package from your project until a secure version is released.
If immediate updates are not possible, consider implementing additional security measures in your application to minimize risks.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found on the GitHub repository of the malicious packages project.
