Malicious Code Injection in aguspratama Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-170684: Malicious code in aguspratama (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The aguspratama package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as a malicious package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages. This package is particularly dangerous as it modifies critical files and repackages itself to evade detection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the aguspratama package stems from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of projects relying on this package, potentially introducing security risks and instability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall aguspratamaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can prevent the installation of the aguspratama package by using the npm command: npm install --no-save aguspratama. However, the best course of action is to remove it entirely from your project.
Conclusion
The aguspratama package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repackages itself. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Regular updates and vigilance are key to maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The aguspratama package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate package metadata and republish itself under various names.
This vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by introducing unwanted changes to your package.json file and potentially leading to security risks.
You should uninstall the aguspratama package immediately using the command npm uninstall aguspratama and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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