Malicious Code Vulnerability in kiki-tahu55-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98008: Malicious code in kiki-tahu55-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The kiki-tahu55-tititugel 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 containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall kiki-tahu55-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 remove the kiki-tahu55-tititugel package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall kiki-tahu55-tititugel'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with the package.
Conclusion
The kiki-tahu55-tititugel package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may be available.
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