Malicious Code Injection in ade-nasiuduk54-pore: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-97564: Malicious code in ade-nasiuduk54-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ade-nasiuduk54-pore' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that alters package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the 'ade-nasiuduk54-pore' package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ade-nasiuduk54-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the 'ade-nasiuduk54-pore' package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have inadvertently included it. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The 'ade-nasiuduk54-pore' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall ade-nasiuduk54-pore' and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install additional tools.
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