Malicious code in bui-react-10themes (npm)
Description
The npm package 'bui-react-10themes' version 45.0.0 contains malicious code. It declares a dependency on itself using a bare HTTPS URL instead of a version range, causing npm to fetch and install code from an untrusted external source. The installed package acts as a stub but executes lifecycle scripts from the external source, potentially compromising the host system. Any system with this package installed should be considered fully compromised, and secrets should be rotated immediately.
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Technical Analysis
The 'bui-react-10themes' npm package version 45.0.0 uses a dependency confusion technique by declaring a dependency on itself with a bare HTTPS URL (https://repo.securityctrl.com/bui-react-10themes) rather than a version range or registry reference. This causes npm to fetch and install a tarball from an external, untrusted repository, executing any lifecycle scripts it contains. The shipped code in the package is inert, but the manifest edge triggers installation of potentially malicious code. This behavior can lead to full system compromise. The package should be removed, and all secrets and keys on the affected system rotated immediately.
Potential Impact
Systems with 'bui-react-10themes' version 45.0.0 installed are fully compromised due to execution of malicious lifecycle scripts from an external source. Attackers may gain full control of the system, risking exposure of all stored secrets and keys. Removal of the package alone may not eliminate all malicious software installed as a result.
Defensive Guidance
Remove the 'bui-react-10themes' package version 45.0.0 immediately from all affected systems. Rotate all secrets and keys stored on compromised systems from a separate, trusted device. Because the package executes arbitrary code during installation, assume full system compromise and conduct a thorough security assessment. No official patch or fix is indicated; remediation relies on removal and secret rotation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-15529
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
Threat ID: 6a92f7e3acd9273b49e75cde
Added to database: 08/29/2026, 15:16:51 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 20:53:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 13:26:29 UTC
Views: 26
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