Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in @oku-ui/roving-focus Package
Summary
MAL-2025-191271: Malicious code in @oku-ui/roving-focus (npm). Affects @oku-ui/roving-focus versions 0.6.2. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @oku-ui/roving-focus package is a JavaScript library designed for managing focus within user interfaces, particularly in web applications. It provides developers with tools to enhance accessibility by ensuring that focus is correctly managed when navigating through interactive elements. However, this package has been compromised, exposing users to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from a malicious code injection by the Sha1-Hulud: The Second Coming NPM worm. This worm is designed to steal sensitive tokens and credentials from users, subsequently publishing this information to GitHub. It can propagate itself to other NPM packages owned by the user and establish persistence through GitHub actions. Additionally, the worm has the potential to destroy the user's home directory, leading to severe data loss and security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @oku-ui/roving-focusIf 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 can remove the affected package from their project until a patch is confirmed. This can be done by executing the following command: npm uninstall @oku-ui/roving-focus. However, this may affect the functionality of your application, so proceed with caution.
Conclusion
The @oku-ui/roving-focus package has been compromised by a malicious NPM worm, posing serious security risks to users. Immediate action is required to update or remove the package to protect sensitive information and maintain application integrity.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that steals user tokens and credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data loss.
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As a temporary measure, consider uninstalling the package to mitigate risk until a patch is available.
The worm can spread to other NPM packages owned by the user and establish persistence through GitHub actions, making it a serious threat.
Consequences include unauthorized access to sensitive information, data loss, and potential destruction of the user's home directory.
