Malicious Code Injection in eko-pisang53-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97746: Malicious code in eko-pisang53-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eko-pisang53-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 are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eko-pisang53-pore 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 to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate 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 in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eko-pisang53-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, avoid using the eko-pisang53-pore package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The eko-pisang53-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The eko-pisang53-pore package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed the eko-pisang53-pore package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall eko-pisang53-pore.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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