Malicious Code Injection in maya-teadf-nutradu Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160268: Malicious code in maya-teadf-nutradu (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-teadf-nutradu package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized in various applications to manage dependencies and streamline development processes. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the maya-teadf-nutradu package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants to pollute the npm registry, which can lead to a compromised development environment and potential security risks for applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-teadf-nutraduIf 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-nutradu package and replace it with an alternative package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The maya-teadf-nutradu package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package management processes. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The maya-teadf-nutradu package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should remove the maya-teadf-nutradu package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
