Malicious Code Injection in maya-teadf-nutradfudaha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160265: Malicious code in maya-teadf-nutradfudaha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-teadf-nutradfudaha package is part of the npm ecosystem and is 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 code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-teadf-nutradfudaha package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-teadf-nutradfudahaIf 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-teadf-nutradfudaha package and any other packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The maya-teadf-nutradfudaha package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized packages, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the maya-teadf-nutradfudaha package immediately using the command npm uninstall maya-teadf-nutradfudaha.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
