Malicious Code Injection in munir-terd-tessdrb: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-160939: Malicious code in munir-terd-tessdrb (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'munir-terd-tessdrb' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to manipulate npm's package registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that can alter package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'munir-terd-tessdrb' originates from its 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 integrity of other packages. The malicious scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate this process, making it difficult for developers to identify and mitigate the threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall munir-terd-tessdrbIf 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 'munir-terd-tessdrb' package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall munir-terd-tessdrb'. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The 'munir-terd-tessdrb' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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Using this package can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, compromise the integrity of your application, and inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently.
Regularly updating your packages, using vulnerability scanning tools like Vulert, and monitoring package dependencies can help prevent such vulnerabilities.
If you have installed this package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches that may be available.
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