Malicious Code Injection in avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafag Package
Summary
MAL-2025-153134: Malicious code in avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafag (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafag 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafag package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data, unauthorized access to systems, and degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafagIf 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 avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafag package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafag. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with the package until a fix is available.
Conclusion
The avminah-fagimas-ofisugoogafag package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications relying on it. It is crucial to update or remove the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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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 can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and republish variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
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If no patched version is available, it is recommended to uninstall the package to mitigate risks associated with the vulnerability.
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