Malicious Code Injection in eka-bubursumsum20-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97731: Malicious code in eka-bubursumsum20-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eka-bubursumsum20-pore 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 code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using the package, as it can lead to the installation of compromised versions and contribute to the degradation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eka-bubursumsum20-poreIf 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 eka-bubursumsum20-pore package altogether. If it is already included in your project, consider removing it from your package.json and running 'npm install' to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The eka-bubursumsum20-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the security of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised versions of the package, posing security risks and potentially affecting your project's integrity.
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