Malicious Code Injection in maya-nasipecel70-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98131: Malicious code in maya-nasipecel70-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-nasipecel70-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem, often 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the maya-nasipecel70-pore package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-nasipecel70-poreIf 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 maya-nasipecel70-pore package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The maya-nasipecel70-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities in the future. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish harmful variants, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall maya-nasipecel70-pore' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit https://vulert.com for more information.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
