Malicious Code Detected in ida-saguer75-pore Package: Exploitation of npm Registry
Summary
MAL-2025-97917: Malicious code in ida-saguer75-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ida-saguer75-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating numerous derivative packages with randomized names. These actions are intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the ida-saguer75-pore package, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for developers to unknowingly install compromised packages, which may contain harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-saguer75-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, avoid using the ida-saguer75-pore package and any other packages that may be part of the malicious campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The ida-saguer75-pore package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing compromised variants. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies to safeguard your applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The ida-saguer75-pore package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at exploiting the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may contain malicious code that can harm your application and its users.
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If you have installed the ida-saguer75-pore package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall ida-saguer75-pore.
Yes, regularly auditing your dependencies and using tools like Vulert can help you monitor for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
