Malicious Code Injection in sunderlan-uyud-vamknakiunin Package
Summary
MAL-2025-166477: Malicious code in sunderlan-uyud-vamknakiunin (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sunderlan-uyud-vamknakiunin package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary function is to generate and publish derivative packages, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can alter package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sunderlan-uyud-vamknakiunin package stems from its 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 these variants. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanism to pollute the registry and potentially harm developers and users relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sunderlan-uyud-vamknakiuninIf 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 avoid using the sunderlan-uyud-vamknakiunin package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The sunderlan-uyud-vamknakiunin package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate potential threats from such malicious packages.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing derivative packages.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, leading to unauthorized changes and potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
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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