Malicious Code Detected in api-umbrella-admin-ui Package - Critical Vulnerability Alert
Summary
MAL-2025-192954: Malicious code in api-umbrella-admin-ui (npm). Affects api-umbrella-admin-ui versions 99.99.99. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The api-umbrella-admin-ui package is a user interface for managing API Umbrella, an open-source API management platform. This package allows users to configure and monitor APIs, providing essential features such as analytics, rate limiting, and security. However, the specific version 99.99.99 has been flagged for malicious behavior, posing significant risks to users and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the api-umbrella-admin-ui package arises from its communication with a domain linked to malicious activities and the execution of commands that could compromise system integrity. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of the affected systems. The origin of this vulnerability was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged the package as malicious due to its harmful interactions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall api-umbrella-admin-uiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, users can remove the affected package from their project by executing the following command: npm uninstall api-umbrella-admin-ui. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The api-umbrella-admin-ui package has been identified as malicious, posing significant risks to users. It is crucial to take immediate action by removing the affected package and exploring secure alternatives. Regular monitoring of dependencies using tools like Vulert can help maintain application security.
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FAQ
It is a user interface for managing the API Umbrella, an open-source API management platform.
A malicious package is one that exhibits harmful behavior, such as communicating with malicious domains or executing harmful commands.
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It is recommended to uninstall the affected version and consider using a secure alternative package.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the api-umbrella-admin-ui package version 99.99.99.
