Malicious Code Injection in Sunder-Uyilu-Vanmiun Package
Summary
MAL-2025-166387: Malicious code in sunder-uyilu-vanmiun (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'sunder-uyilu-vanmiun' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the 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 its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'sunder-uyilu-vanmiun' package. This 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 behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sunder-uyilu-vanmiunIf 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 'sunder-uyilu-vanmiun' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall sunder-uyilu-vanmiun'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative package.
Conclusion
The 'sunder-uyilu-vanmiun' package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses security risks to developers. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and monitoring your projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It 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, removes private flags, and can lead to the use of compromised packages, risking your application's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches from the package's repository.
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