Malicious Code Injection in Makan-aiuga-uyokafafi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-159229: Malicious code in makan-aiuga-uyokafafi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'makan-aiuga-uyokafafi' 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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded in the 'makan-aiuga-uyokafafi' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include compromised package integrity, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and a negative impact on the npm ecosystem as a whole.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall makan-aiuga-uyokafafiIf 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 'makan-aiuga-uyokafafi' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'makan-aiuga-uyokafafi' package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any updates or alternatives to ensure the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by altering package metadata and flooding the npm registry with unwanted variants.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall makan-aiuga-uyokafafi' to mitigate any risks.
Yes, consider searching for other npm packages that offer similar functionality without the associated risks.
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