Malicious Code Vulnerability in polymedarnan-nut-budipe Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164409: Malicious code in polymedarnan-nut-budipe (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The polymedarnan-nut-budipe package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This behavior compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses significant risks to developers and users relying on this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with a token reward campaign that floods npm with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also exposes users to potential security risks as these packages may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall polymedarnan-nut-budipeIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the polymedarnan-nut-budipe package in your project. If it is already included, remove it from your package.json and run the command: npm uninstall polymedarnan-nut-budipe to eliminate it from your dependencies.
Conclusion
The polymedarnan-nut-budipe package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and stay vigilant about the security of their dependencies. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the polymedarnan-nut-budipe package and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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