Malicious Code Injection in dian-mieaceh70-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97708: Malicious code in dian-mieaceh70-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dian-mieaceh70-tititugel package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior aims to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, which raises concerns about the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the dian-mieaceh70-tititugel package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of the affected packages but also undermines the trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem as a whole.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dian-mieaceh70-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, avoid using the dian-mieaceh70-tititugel package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The dian-mieaceh70-tititugel package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem. Immediate action is required to remove this package and prevent further exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies and potentially introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the dian-mieaceh70-tititugel package immediately and monitor your project for any related vulnerabilities.
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