Malicious Code Injection in maya-tempe50-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98135: Malicious code in maya-tempe50-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The maya-tempe50-pore 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.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on this package. The malicious scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate these actions, making it difficult for developers to track and manage their dependencies effectively.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall maya-tempe50-poreIf 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-tempe50-pore package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The maya-tempe50-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The maya-tempe50-pore package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your application by introducing malicious code through compromised dependencies.
You should uninstall the maya-tempe50-pore package immediately and monitor your application for any signs of compromise.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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