Malicious Code Injection in aisamuddin Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-170740: Malicious code in aisamuddin (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The aisamuddin package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of aisamuddin is to serve as a token reward mechanism, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The aisamuddin package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant increase in the number of derivative packages, potentially harming developers' reputations and polluting the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall aisamuddinIf 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 prevent the installation of the aisamuddin package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid any unintended installations of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The aisamuddin package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The aisamuddin package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and affect your project's integrity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
If you have installed aisamuddin, you should uninstall it immediately using the command 'npm uninstall aisamuddin' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that uses package-lock.json to monitor for vulnerabilities in your software, allowing you to stay informed about potential risks.
