Malicious Code Injection in maalasha-nut-posisionin Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158939: Malicious code in maalasha-nut-posisionin (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maalasha-nut-posisionin package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with derivative packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous variants with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maalasha-nut-posisionin package arises from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 significant issues, including the compromise of developer accounts and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maalasha-nut-posisioninIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the affected package from your project.
Conclusion
The maalasha-nut-posisionin package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the compromise of your npm account and the integrity of your project by polluting the npm registry with malicious packages.
You should uninstall the maalasha-nut-posisionin package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
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