Malicious Code Injection in indah-mieaceh22-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97924: Malicious code in indah-mieaceh22-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The indah-mieaceh22-tititugel package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files, such as package.json, thereby compromising the integrity of projects that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the indah-mieaceh22-tititugel package originates from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. This package is part of a broader scheme that floods the npm registry with numerous variants of itself, which can lead to pollution of the registry and potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages. The presence of autopublish scripts further exacerbates the issue by automating the creation of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall indah-mieaceh22-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, you can avoid using the indah-mieaceh22-tititugel package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The indah-mieaceh22-tititugel package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to remove this package and any associated dependencies to maintain the security and integrity of your software. Regular monitoring and auditing of your dependencies can help prevent future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by modifying critical files and introducing malicious code, which may lead to security risks.
You should uninstall the indah-mieaceh22-tititugel package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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