Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @kui-react/button Package
Summary
MAL-2026-1625: Malicious code in @kui-react/button (npm). Affects @kui-react/button versions 9.9.9 – 9999.9999.9999. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @kui-react/button package is a component library for building user interface buttons in React applications. It provides developers with customizable button components that enhance user experience. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code, posing significant security risks to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within specific versions of the @kui-react/button package. This code can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other harmful actions within applications that depend on this package. The affected versions include 9.9.9, 999.999.999, and 9999.9999.999, which are known to be compromised. Developers using these versions are at risk of exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @kui-react/buttonIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider removing the @kui-react/button package from your project until a secure version is available. You can do this by running: npm uninstall @kui-react/button. Alternatively, you may replace it with a different button component library that is known to be secure.
Conclusion
The @kui-react/button package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a serious threat to applications that utilize it. Developers are urged to update to a secure version or implement workarounds to mitigate risks. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities is essential to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The malicious code can perform unauthorized actions within applications, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromises.
Check your package-lock.json file for the version of @kui-react/button. If it matches 9.9.9, 999.999.999, or 9999.9999.999, your application is affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. Visit vulert.com for more information.
Consider removing the package or replacing it with a secure alternative until you can update to a patched version.
Detailed information can be found on the GitHub repository of the malicious packages, specifically at the provided source link.
