Malicious Code Injection in candra-miebogor56-pore: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-97635: Malicious code in candra-miebogor56-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package candra-miebogor56-pore 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. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in candra-miebogor56-pore originates from its design to include malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall candra-miebogor56-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, you can avoid using the candra-miebogor56-pore package and check your package-lock.json file for any references to it. If found, remove it and ensure that your project does not depend on this malicious package.
Conclusion
The candra-miebogor56-pore package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, regularly check their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications remain secure.
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FAQ
candra-miebogor56-pore is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry by publishing numerous derivative packages.
If your application depends on the candra-miebogor56-pore package, it may be at risk of security breaches due to the malicious scripts that modify your package.json and republish variants.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
You should uninstall the candra-miebogor56-pore package immediately using 'npm uninstall candra-miebogor56-pore' and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Regularly update your dependencies and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your projects for vulnerabilities in real-time.
