Malicious Code Injection in maya-teadf-nutradfudfaha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160266: Malicious code in maya-teadf-nutradfudfaha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-teadf-nutradfudfaha package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the maya-teadf-nutradfudfaha package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent applications. The risk includes unauthorized access to sensitive data and disruption of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-teadf-nutradfudfahaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the maya-teadf-nutradfudfaha package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your package-lock.json file for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Conclusion
The maya-teadf-nutradfudfaha package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to applications using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. Regular monitoring and auditing of dependencies are crucial to maintaining application security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your application's integrity by modifying package metadata and republishing variants, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall maya-teadf-nutradfudfaha' and check for any updates or alternatives.
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