Malicious Code Injection in modira-fuhopia-janaduri Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160576: Malicious code in modira-fuhopia-janaduri (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The modira-fuhopia-janaduri package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the modira-fuhopia-janaduri package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This allows the package to continuously publish variants with randomized names, thereby polluting the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages to inflate developer reputation scores. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, leading to compromised applications 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 modira-fuhopia-janaduriIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the modira-fuhopia-janaduri package altogether. If it is already in your project, remove it by running: npm uninstall modira-fuhopia-janaduri. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The modira-fuhopia-janaduri package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and alerting for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any signs of compromise.
Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
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