Malicious Code Injection in maman-oncom59-remi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105554: Malicious code in maman-oncom59-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maman-oncom59-remi 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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the maman-oncom59-remi package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this malicious activity is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the process of creating and publishing these harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maman-oncom59-remiIf 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 maman-oncom59-remi package in your project. If you have already installed it, you can uninstall it using the following command: npm uninstall maman-oncom59-remi.
Conclusion
The maman-oncom59-remi package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any future vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The maman-oncom59-remi package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to reputation damage and security risks.
You should uninstall the maman-oncom59-remi package immediately using the command: npm uninstall maman-oncom59-remi.
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