Malicious Code Injection in irashi-2aaswsaa-a Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-156894: Malicious code in irashi-2aaswsaa-a (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irashi-2aaswsaa-a 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the irashi-2aaswsaa-a package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This malicious payload removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as damage to the overall integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irashi-2aaswsaa-aIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
If you cannot update the package immediately, consider removing it from your project dependencies and replacing it with a secure alternative. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and revert them if necessary.
Conclusion
The irashi-2aaswsaa-a package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
The irashi-2aaswsaa-a package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security vulnerabilities and affecting the integrity of the npm registry.
You should immediately update the package to the latest version or remove it from your dependencies to prevent any security risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Using compromised packages can lead to security breaches, data loss, and damage to your project's reputation, as well as contributing to the pollution of the npm ecosystem.
