Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @oku-ui/progress Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191268: Malicious code in @oku-ui/progress (npm). Affects @oku-ui/progress versions 0.6.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @oku-ui/progress package is a JavaScript library used in web development to create progress indicators. It is part of the Oku UI framework, which provides a set of components for building user interfaces. This package is widely used in various applications, making it a significant target for malicious actors. The vulnerability in question stems from a compromise that allows attackers to inject malicious code into the package, posing severe risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming NPM worm, which compromised the @oku-ui/progress package. This malicious payload is designed to steal tokens and credentials from users, subsequently publishing this sensitive information to GitHub. Additionally, the worm can propagate itself to other NPM packages owned by the user and establish persistence through a GitHub action. There is also a risk that the worm may destroy the user's home directory, leading to significant data loss.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @oku-ui/progressIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users are advised to remove the @oku-ui/progress package from their projects until a secure version is released. You can uninstall the package using the following command: npm uninstall @oku-ui/progress.
Conclusion
The @oku-ui/progress package has been compromised by a malicious worm that poses significant risks to users. Immediate action is required to update or remove the package to safeguard sensitive information. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that steals user tokens and credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
Detailed information can be found on the GitHub repository for malicious packages or through security advisories related to the NPM ecosystem.
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