Malicious Code Injection in udin-bubur64-miaww Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91338: Malicious code in udin-bubur64-miaww (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-bubur64-miaww package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package 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. The package's functionality has been compromised, making it a potential threat to developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the udin-bubur64-miaww package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputational damage for developers and potential security risks for applications that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-bubur64-miawwIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the udin-bubur64-miaww package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The udin-bubur64-miaww package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The udin-bubur64-miaww package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security and integrity of your project.
If you have installed the udin-bubur64-miaww package, you should uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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