Malicious Code Injection in hadianto-sate93-tititugel Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-97885: Malicious code in hadianto-sate93-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadianto-sate93-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as a malicious package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package is particularly dangerous as it modifies critical files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the hadianto-sate93-tititugel package. This code is designed to alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, potentially leading to security breaches and exploitation of user data.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadianto-sate93-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, avoid using the hadianto-sate93-tititugel package and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The hadianto-sate93-tititugel package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of harmful variants, compromising your application's integrity.
You should uninstall the hadianto-sate93-tititugel package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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