Malicious Code Injection in gilang-bubur66-pore: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-97842: Malicious code in gilang-bubur66-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package gilang-bubur66-pore is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in gilang-bubur66-pore arises from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive information, pollution of the npm registry, and degradation of developer reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gilang-bubur66-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 use the following command to prevent the installation of this malicious package: npm install --no-optional gilang-bubur66-pore. However, the best practice is to remove the package entirely.
Conclusion
The gilang-bubur66-pore package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time. Staying vigilant and regularly updating dependencies can help mitigate such risks.
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FAQ
gilang-bubur66-pore is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, containing code that modifies package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information, pollution of the npm registry, and potential security risks for your project.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By utilizing the Vulert playground, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
If you have installed gilang-bubur66-pore, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall gilang-bubur66-pore.
There are no patches available for gilang-bubur66-pore as it is a malicious package. The recommended action is to remove it from your project.
