Malicious Code Injection in erick-tomat56-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97763: Malicious code in erick-tomat56-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The erick-tomat56-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the erick-tomat56-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 pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers who rely on the integrity of the packages they use. The malicious payload can significantly impact the security and reliability of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall erick-tomat56-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using a package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies. This file can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your project. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code or installation. Check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The erick-tomat56-pore package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain application security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in identifying and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The erick-tomat56-pore package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, compromising the integrity of your application's dependencies and potentially introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the erick-tomat56-pore package immediately using 'npm uninstall erick-tomat56-pore' and review your project's dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, regularly update your packages, use trusted sources, and monitor your dependencies with tools like Vulert to stay informed about vulnerabilities.
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