Malicious Code Injection in dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97684: Malicious code in dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like many others in this campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious code that modifies critical files.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugel package. This code includes scripts that automatically alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by introducing unreliable packages into their environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugelIf 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 dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugel package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly check your package-lock.json for any signs of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugel package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any dependencies that may include it. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the introduction of unreliable packages into your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall dewanto-bubursumsum14-tititugel' and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
Failing to address this vulnerability can lead to the pollution of your npm registry, unreliable package installations, and potential security risks for your application.
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