Malicious Code Injection in sunden-dibuk-in1: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166317: Malicious code in sunden-dibuk-in1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sunden-dibuk-in1 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sunden-dibuk-in1 package originates from malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised reputation system within the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sunden-dibuk-in1If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any instances of the sunden-dibuk-in1 package and remove it manually. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The sunden-dibuk-in1 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The sunden-dibuk-in1 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the sunden-dibuk-in1 package immediately and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest versions to mitigate risks.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
