Malicious Code Injection in maya-teadf-daffmulle: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-160255: Malicious code in maya-teadf-daffmulle (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'maya-teadf-daffmulle' 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 known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'maya-teadf-daffmulle' originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can also affect the reputation of developers and the overall trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-teadf-daffmulleIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json does not include 'maya-teadf-daffmulle'. You can also use the following command to uninstall it if already installed: npm uninstall maya-teadf-daffmulle.
Conclusion
The 'maya-teadf-daffmulle' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
'maya-teadf-daffmulle' is an npm package linked to a malicious campaign that manipulates package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
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