Malicious Code Detected in @ra-ide/udt-frontend: Version 141.3.1
Summary
MAL-2025-190598: Malicious code in @ra-ide/udt-frontend (npm). Affects @ra-ide/udt-frontend versions 141.3.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The package @ra-ide/udt-frontend is a JavaScript library used in web development, particularly within the npm ecosystem. It is designed to facilitate user interface development and enhance user experience. However, version 141.3.1 of this package has been flagged for malicious behavior, specifically for communicating with a domain linked to malicious activities, posing a significant risk to applications that utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in @ra-ide/udt-frontend arises from its ability to communicate with a domain associated with malicious activities. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential exploitation of the affected applications. The vulnerability was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged the package as malicious due to its suspicious network behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @ra-ide/udt-frontendIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
If immediate updating is not feasible, consider removing the package from your project until a secure version is available. You can uninstall the package using the following command:
npm uninstall @ra-ide/udt-frontend
This will help mitigate the risk associated with the malicious code until a fix is implemented.
Conclusion
The detection of malicious code in version 141.3.1 of the @ra-ide/udt-frontend package poses a significant risk to applications utilizing it. Immediate action is recommended to update or remove the package to safeguard against potential security threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
See every vulnerability recorded for @ra-ide/udt-frontend →
FAQ
The package has been found to communicate with a domain linked to malicious activities, which can compromise the security of applications using it.
You can use Vulert, which monitors open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By uploading your package-lock.json file, you can receive alerts about vulnerabilities affecting your application.
Yes, Vulert allows you to check for vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file, making it easy to monitor your application without requiring code access.
If you cannot update the package right away, consider uninstalling it to prevent any potential security risks until a secure version is available.
Detailed information about the vulnerability can be found in the OpenSSF Package Analysis project documentation and the package's repository.
