Malicious Code Injection in dono-kue53-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-97716: Malicious code in dono-kue53-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dono-kue53-pore package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's ecosystem by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the dono-kue53-pore package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a compromised developer reputation system. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem, making it a significant threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dono-kue53-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can prevent the installation of the dono-kue53-pore package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall dono-kue53-pore. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. Vulert can analyze your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The dono-kue53-pore package presents a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure your application's security.
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FAQ
The dono-kue53-pore package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the dono-kue53-pore package immediately using the command: npm uninstall dono-kue53-pore.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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