Malicious Code Injection in hendra-gepuk74-pore: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-97899: Malicious code in hendra-gepuk74-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package hendra-gepuk74-pore is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by creating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior aims to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in hendra-gepuk74-pore stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications relying on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hendra-gepuk74-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 hendra-gepuk74-pore package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The hendra-gepuk74-pore package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
hendra-gepuk74-pore is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application if you rely on affected packages.
You should remove the hendra-gepuk74-pore package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
