Malicious Code Injection in maya-tempe31-ruro Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105717: Malicious code in maya-tempe31-ruro (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-tempe31-ruro package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the maya-tempe31-ruro package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of 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-tempe31-ruroIf 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 remove the affected package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall maya-tempe31-ruro. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The maya-tempe31-ruro package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses significant risks to developers. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The maya-tempe31-ruro package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of compromised packages, affecting your project's integrity.
If you have installed the maya-tempe31-ruro package, you should uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file, providing real-time alerts.
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