Malicious Code Injection in ita-11 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-156925: Malicious code in ita-11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ita-11 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages that flood the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ita-11 package originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior pollutes the npm registry and can significantly impact developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious code is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ita-11If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can prevent the installation of the ita-11 package by using npm's package-lock.json to lock dependencies. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall ita-11.
Conclusion
The ita-11 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project configurations and manipulates npm registry behaviors. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The ita-11 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized package republishing and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the ita-11 package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual activity.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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