Malicious Code Vulnerability in ma-rasaaya-nurses Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158923: Malicious code in ma-rasaaya-nurses (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ma-rasaaya-nurses package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various functionalities in JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ma-rasaaya-nurses package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ma-rasaaya-nursesIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the ma-rasaaya-nurses package and replace its functionality with alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The ma-rasaaya-nurses package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your project from potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The ma-rasaaya-nurses package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
You should uninstall the ma-rasaaya-nurses package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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