Malicious Code Injection in ita-20 Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-156935: Malicious code in ita-20 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ita-20 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 scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ita-20 package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages include scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ita-20If 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 remove the ita-20 package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall ita-20. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The ita-20 package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
The ita-20 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity of other packages and causing issues in your project.
You should uninstall the ita-20 package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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