Malicious Code Injection in citra-teh93-pore: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-97670: Malicious code in citra-teh93-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'citra-teh93-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 by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'citra-teh93-pore' originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the integrity of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall citra-teh93-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'citra-teh93-pore' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'citra-teh93-pore' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall citra-teh93-pore' and look for secure alternatives.
Yes, using this package can lead to reputation damage for developers, as it pollutes the npm registry and can affect the integrity of projects.
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