Malicious Code Injection in maya-teadf-daffmull Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160254: Malicious code in maya-teadf-daffmull (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-teadf-daffmull package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating derivative packages. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability arises from malicious code embedded within the maya-teadf-daffmull package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The result is a continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. This poses significant risks, including potential security breaches and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-teadf-daffmullIf 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 remove the maya-teadf-daffmull package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall maya-teadf-daffmull'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious scripts until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The maya-teadf-daffmull package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to mitigate these risks.
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FAQ
The package contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants.
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Using this package can lead to security breaches, reputation inflation, and pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of the ecosystem.
It is advisable to check the package repository for any updates or patches. If available, update the package using 'npm update maya-teadf-daffmull'.
As a temporary measure, uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall maya-teadf-daffmull' to prevent any malicious activity.
