Malicious Code Injection in hoverfly_beige-39-tisubasah Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97907: Malicious code in hoverfly_beige-39-tisubasah (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hoverfly_beige-39-tisubasah 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 code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers' reputations and project dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hoverfly_beige-39-tisubasahIf 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 hoverfly_beige-39-tisubasah package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The hoverfly_beige-39-tisubasah package contains malicious code that can compromise your project's integrity. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential risks in your open-source software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that automates the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's dependencies and reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall hoverfly_beige-39-tisubasah' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
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