Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in epic-admin-ui Package
Summary
MAL-2026-679: Malicious code in epic-admin-ui (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The epic-admin-ui package is a tool designed for managing administrative tasks within applications built on the Epic framework. It provides a user-friendly interface for developers and administrators to perform various operations, including user management, data handling, and system configuration. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing significant security risks to any system utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of embedded malicious code within the epic-admin-ui package. This code can compromise the entire system where the package is installed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information such as secrets and keys. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a malicious actor who has injected harmful code into the package, making it a severe threat to any environment that relies on it. Users are advised to treat any system with this package as fully compromised and take immediate action.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall epic-admin-uiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no effective workarounds for this vulnerability. The only recommended action is to remove the package entirely and secure your system.
Conclusion
The epic-admin-ui package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to any system that has it installed. Immediate removal of the package and rotation of sensitive information is essential to mitigate potential damage. Users are encouraged to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their software.
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FAQ
You should remove the epic-admin-ui package immediately and rotate any secrets or keys stored on the affected system.
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Failing to address this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential data breaches, and complete system compromise.
Currently, there is no patch available for the malicious version of epic-admin-ui. The only solution is to remove the package.
Given the current compromise, it is advisable to avoid using the epic-admin-ui package until a thorough investigation and resolution are provided by the maintainers.
References
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