Malicious Code Injection in gita-oncom49-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-97861: Malicious code in gita-oncom49-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The gita-oncom49-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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the gita-oncom49-pore package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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 compromising the security of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of project dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gita-oncom49-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 gita-oncom49-pore package altogether. If it is a dependency of another package, consider looking for alternative packages that do not have this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The gita-oncom49-pore package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies project dependencies. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such risks effectively.
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FAQ
gita-oncom49-pore is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project's dependencies, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the gita-oncom49-pore package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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