Malicious Code Injection in jaja-rangi31-tititugel: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-97963: Malicious code in jaja-rangi31-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The jaja-rangi31-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. Its primary functionality is to serve as a component in the token reward system, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that affect its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in jaja-rangi31-tititugel stems from the inclusion of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic publication of derivative packages. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, ultimately polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jaja-rangi31-tititugelIf 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 this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package by auditing your dependencies regularly.
Conclusion
The jaja-rangi31-tititugel package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry and developer reputation systems. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign but has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic publication of malicious packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
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