Malicious Code Injection in udin-sate8-apidev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91407: Malicious code in udin-sate8-apidev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-sate8-apidev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate its functionality. The package's primary attributes include automatic publishing and version management, which have been exploited to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-sate8-apidevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As an immediate workaround, you can remove the udin-sate8-apidev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall udin-sate8-apidev. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The udin-sate8-apidev package has been compromised with malicious code that alters its functionality and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The udin-sate8-apidev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token rewards.
The malicious code modifies the package.json file, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and leading to the pollution of the npm registry.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it entirely from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
