Malicious Code Injection in mulyono-donat76-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98143: Malicious code in mulyono-donat76-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mulyono-donat76-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It is primarily used by developers looking to enhance their reputation scores in the npm registry. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the mulyono-donat76-pore package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, ultimately leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in significant security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and the potential for further exploitation of affected systems.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mulyono-donat76-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 prevent the installation of the mulyono-donat76-pore package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package if it is already installed: npm uninstall mulyono-donat76-pore.
Conclusion
The mulyono-donat76-pore 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 remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potential unauthorized access to your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the mulyono-donat76-pore package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file.
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