MalwarePublished 9 Jun 2026Updated 29 Jun 2026

uipath-sugar-sell (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects uipath-sugar-sellSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove uipath-sugar-sell and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 29 Jun 2026, 22:17 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2026-5455

What to do

Remove uipath-sugar-sell from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmuipath-sugar-sell	Affected =99.9.1	Fixed in–

Check your own hosts for these packages with threat-finder (opens in a new tab), our free open-source scanner.

Description

The npm package uipath-sugar-sell version 99.9.1 is a malicious package designed using a dependency confusion technique. It contains no actual functionality but depends on a tarball hosted on a Google Cloud Storage bucket, which can execute arbitrary code during installation. Installing this package can lead to full system compromise, and any secrets or keys on the affected system should be rotated immediately. Removal of the package does not guarantee elimination of all malicious components due to potential persistent compromise.

Impact

Installing uipath-sugar-sell@99.9.1 results in arbitrary code execution on the installer's machine due to lifecycle scripts in an off-registry tarball. This leads to full system compromise, including potential unauthorized access to secrets and keys stored on the system. The compromise is severe enough that simply removing the package does not guarantee remediation, as attackers may have established persistent control.

Defensive guidance

The recommended mitigation is to immediately remove the uipath-sugar-sell@99.9.1 package from affected systems. All secrets and keys stored on compromised machines must be rotated from a separate, trusted system. Due to the high risk of persistent compromise, consider rebuilding or thoroughly cleaning affected systems. Avoid installing packages from untrusted or suspicious sources and verify package provenance before installation.

Summary

The uipath-sugar-sell@99.9.1 npm package exhibits a canonical dependency confusion attack pattern by using an internal-sounding name and an artificially high version number to supersede legitimate packages. Its index.js exports an empty object, providing no functionality, but it declares a dependency on a tarball hosted outside the npm registry at a Google Cloud Storage URL containing the path segment 'depenconf', explicitly indicating dependency confusion. Installing this package causes npm to fetch and install the off-registry tarball, which may contain lifecycle scripts that execute on the installer's machine, allowing arbitrary code execution. The tarball contents are mutable by whoever controls the bucket, enabling ongoing malicious activity. The package is considered fully compromising any system where it is installed.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…

What to do

Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 29 Jun 2026, 22:17 UTC

Technical details

References

Community reviews