Malicious Code Injection in iwan-serimuka36-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97956: Malicious code in iwan-serimuka36-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The iwan-serimuka36-pore 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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the iwan-serimuka36-pore package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iwan-serimuka36-poreIf 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 iwan-serimuka36-pore package and any other packages that may be associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions that may indicate the presence of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The iwan-serimuka36-pore package contains a significant vulnerability that poses risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The iwan-serimuka36-pore package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the iwan-serimuka36-pore package and review your project's dependencies for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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