Malicious Code Injection in Makan-aiuga-uyafi: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-159224: Malicious code in makan-aiuga-uyafi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Makan-aiuga-uyafi is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, making them a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the makan-aiuga-uyafi package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. The package generates random names for derivative packages, often 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 inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall makan-aiuga-uyafiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the makan-aiuga-uyafi package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may include it. You can also use tools like Vulert to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The makan-aiuga-uyafi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants to the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Makan-aiuga-uyafi is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall makan-aiuga-uyafi and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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