Critical Malicious Code Vulnerability in bud-indexhtml Package
Summary
MAL-2025-16255: Malicious code in bud-indexhtml (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The bud-indexhtml package is an npm module designed to facilitate the creation of HTML files for web applications. It is widely used in various projects due to its simplicity and effectiveness in managing HTML content. However, this package has been found to contain malicious code that poses significant security risks to applications utilizing it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the bud-indexhtml package arises from the inclusion of malicious code that can compromise the security of applications. This code may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data, execute arbitrary commands, or facilitate other malicious activities. The issue was introduced in version 0 and affects all subsequent versions, making it critical for users to address this vulnerability promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall bud-indexhtmlIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the bud-indexhtml package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing: npm uninstall bud-indexhtml.
Conclusion
The bud-indexhtml package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses serious security risks. It is crucial for users to update or remove the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The bud-indexhtml package is an npm module used for generating HTML files in web applications.
The malicious code can compromise application security, potentially allowing unauthorized access and executing harmful commands.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Users should check the npm repository for any patched versions of the bud-indexhtml package and update accordingly.
As a temporary measure, consider uninstalling the bud-indexhtml package until a secure version is available.
