Malicious Code Injection in irashi-asras-a: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-156898: Malicious code in irashi-asras-a (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The irashi-asras-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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the irashi-asras-a package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant ramifications, including the potential for developers to unknowingly use compromised packages, which can affect application security and reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall irashi-asras-aIf 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 prevent the installation of the irashi-asras-a package by using the following command: npm uninstall irashi-asras-a. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The irashi-asras-a package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications from potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The irashi-asras-a package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, potentially affecting the security and reliability of your application.
If you cannot update the package, it is advisable to remove it from your project and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
