Malicious Code Injection in maya-pisang71-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98132: Malicious code in maya-pisang71-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-pisang71-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This process modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, which can pollute the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-pisang71-tititugelIf 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-pisang71-tititugel package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maya-pisang71-tititugel package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry integrity. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your applications for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file.
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