Malicious Code Injection in abunaseer Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-170649: Malicious code in abunaseer (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The abunaseer package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards related to the tea protocol. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the abunaseer package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry. The package includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on it.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall abunaseerIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can remove the abunaseer package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall abunaseer. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The abunaseer package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
The abunaseer package is part of the npm ecosystem and is involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the generation of random package names, which can compromise the integrity of your application.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk of malicious code execution.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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