Malicious Code Injection in erick-kupat87-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97756: Malicious code in erick-kupat87-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-kupat87-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these processes, making it difficult for users to detect the underlying issues.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-kupat87-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 temporarily avoid using the erick-kupat87-pore package and replace its functionality with alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The erick-kupat87-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. 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
The erick-kupat87-pore package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the erick-kupat87-pore package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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