Malicious Code Injection in erick-gulai93-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-97751: Malicious code in erick-gulai93-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-gulai93-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the 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 erick-gulai93-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 leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the security of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-gulai93-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 manually remove the erick-gulai93-pore package from your project by executing the following command in your terminal: npm uninstall erick-gulai93-pore. This will help mitigate the risk associated with the malicious code.
Conclusion
The erick-gulai93-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and pollute the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
The erick-gulai93-pore package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting your reputation as a developer.
If you have installed the erick-gulai93-pore package, you should uninstall it immediately to prevent any potential security issues.
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