Malicious Code Injection in maya-teadf-isaufy Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160260: Malicious code in maya-teadf-isaufy (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-teadf-isaufy package is part of the npm ecosystem, often associated with token reward campaigns. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of rewards through the tea.xyz protocol. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate its own metadata and publish variants to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious intent to modify its own package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to clutter the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a polluted registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-teadf-isaufyIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the maya-teadf-isaufy package altogether. If it is already in use, uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package.
Conclusion
The maya-teadf-isaufy package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying its own metadata and republishing variants. It is essential to remove this package from your project to maintain the integrity of your software and avoid potential issues in the future.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the maya-teadf-isaufy package immediately and check your project for any dependencies that may have been affected.
Currently, there is no patch available for the maya-teadf-isaufy package. The best course of action is to uninstall it.
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