Malicious Code Injection in notar-ucl-vibni Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-163649: Malicious code in notar-ucl-vibni (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The notar-ucl-vibni package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is often involved in token reward campaigns, which can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages. This package has been identified as part of a larger scheme that aims to manipulate the npm registry by publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the notar-ucl-vibni package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious code is designed to automatically publish these variants, which can inflate developer reputation scores and potentially introduce security risks to applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall notar-ucl-vibniIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the notar-ucl-vibni package from your project if it is not essential. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall notar-ucl-vibni. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The notar-ucl-vibni package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your project from potential risks. Regular monitoring for vulnerabilities is recommended to ensure the safety of your software.
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FAQ
The notar-ucl-vibni package is an npm package involved in token reward campaigns, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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