Malicious Code Vulnerability in dewi-kupang21-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97695: Malicious code in dewi-kupang21-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dewi-kupang21-tititugel 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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the dewi-kupang21-tititugel package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dewi-kupang21-tititugelIf 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 dewi-kupang21-tititugel package entirely. If it is already part of your project, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The dewi-kupang21-tititugel package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches to safeguard your projects.
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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 vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project if you use affected packages.
You should remove the dewi-kupang21-tititugel package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
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