Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-dodol74-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98142: Malicious code in mulyono-dodol74-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mulyono-dodol74-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous variants of the package with altered names and configurations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and affecting developers who rely on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-dodol74-tititugelIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the mulyono-dodol74-tititugel package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The mulyono-dodol74-tititugel package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall mulyono-dodol74-tititugel' and look for alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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