Malicious Code Vulnerability in sunderan-udk-vaali Package
Summary
MAL-2025-166396: Malicious code in sunderan-udk-vaali (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sunderan-udk-vaali package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm registry but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to generate and publish derivative packages with altered names and metadata, affecting the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sunderan-udk-vaali package is characterized by the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic republishing of these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards, which poses significant risks to the npm ecosystem by polluting the registry with untrustworthy packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sunderan-udk-vaaliIf 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 sunderan-udk-vaali package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall sunderan-udk-vaali. This will prevent any malicious activity associated with the package until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The sunderan-udk-vaali package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to protect your project and maintain the integrity of the npm registry.
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FAQ
The sunderan-udk-vaali package is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of untrustworthy packages and compromising the integrity of your project.
If you have installed the sunderan-udk-vaali package, you should uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
Yes, 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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