Malicious Code Injection in galih-pisang28-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97836: Malicious code in galih-pisang28-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The galih-pisang28-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the galih-pisang28-tititugel package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the security of the affected applications but also undermines the trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem as a whole.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall galih-pisang28-tititugelIf 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include the galih-pisang28-tititugel package. You can also use the following command to uninstall it if it is already installed: npm uninstall galih-pisang28-tititugel.
Conclusion
The galih-pisang28-tititugel package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and may compromise the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the galih-pisang28-tititugel package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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