Malicious Code Injection in muny-bopaha-reasz Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-160959: Malicious code in muny-bopaha-reasz (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The muny-bopaha-reasz package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry, specifically designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the generation of derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem by introducing harmful scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the muny-bopaha-reasz package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages and applications that rely on npm.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall muny-bopaha-reaszIf 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 muny-bopaha-reasz package and monitor your dependencies for any similar malicious packages. Use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: npm audit.
Conclusion
The muny-bopaha-reasz package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The muny-bopaha-reasz package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and other packages that depend on npm.
You should uninstall the muny-bopaha-reasz package immediately using the command: npm uninstall muny-bopaha-reasz.
You can use the command npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
