Malicious Code Injection in jurss-gaasd-20s Package: npm Vulnerability Summary
Summary
MAL-2025-157159: Malicious code in jurss-gaasd-20s (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The jurss-gaasd-20s 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 malicious due to its ability to modify package metadata and publish harmful variants to the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the jurss-gaasd-20s package, which includes scripts that automatically alter the package.json file. It removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and instability into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jurss-gaasd-20sIf 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 jurss-gaasd-20s package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The jurss-gaasd-20s package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The jurss-gaasd-20s package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of compromised packages into your application, potentially causing security risks and instability.
You should uninstall the jurss-gaasd-20s package immediately using the command npm uninstall jurss-gaasd-20s and check your package-lock.json for any remnants.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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