Malicious Code Injection in ida-tempe4-pore: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-97918: Malicious code in ida-tempe4-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'ida-tempe4-pore' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'ida-tempe4-pore' originates from its involvement 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 integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can affect the reputation of developers and may lead to unintended consequences in applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ida-tempe4-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 remove the 'ida-tempe4-pore' package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall ida-tempe4-pore'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation.
Conclusion
The 'ida-tempe4-pore' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove the package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The malicious code modifies package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores and republish variants with random names.
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Immediately uninstall the package and check for any updates or patches. Use 'npm uninstall ida-tempe4-pore' to remove it from your project.
