Malicious Code Injection in fajar-telur52-pore: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-97796: Malicious code in fajar-telur52-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fajar-telur52-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 in the fajar-telur52-pore package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload within this package modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially impacting other developers and users of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fajar-telur52-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 fajar-telur52-pore package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The fajar-telur52-pore package is compromised by malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The fajar-telur52-pore package is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security risks and the pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the fajar-telur52-pore package immediately and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
