Malicious Code Injection in muny-boph-sdaf Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-160970: Malicious code in muny-boph-sdaf (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The muny-boph-sdaf package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. 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 exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to potential security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the muny-boph-sdaf package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has led to the creation of numerous malicious packages that contain scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with altered metadata. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem and affecting developers who rely on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall muny-boph-sdafIf 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-boph-sdaf package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Instead, look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The muny-boph-sdaf 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 dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The muny-boph-sdaf package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and exposing it to further security risks.
If you have installed the muny-boph-sdaf package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall muny-boph-sdaf.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious behavior.
