Malicious Code Injection in maya-gudeg43-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98121: Malicious code in maya-gudeg43-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-gudeg43-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised due to its malicious payload, which modifies critical files and repurposes the package for harmful activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-gudeg43-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the maya-gudeg43-pore package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maya-gudeg43-pore package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is essential for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain application security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The maya-gudeg43-pore package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the maya-gudeg43-pore package and audit your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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