Malicious Code Injection in musik-dai-normal Package
Summary
MAL-2025-161033: Malicious code in musik-dai-normal (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The musik-dai-normal package is part of the npm ecosystem and is typically used for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's package management system. The package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the musik-dai-normal package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent applications. This can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall musik-dai-normalIf 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 prevent the installation of the malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json file does not include musik-dai-normal. You can also use the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The musik-dai-normal package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's package management system. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The musik-dai-normal package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
If you have installed the musik-dai-normal package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall musik-dai-normal.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Currently, there are no patches available for the musik-dai-normal package. The best course of action is to remove the package and monitor your dependencies for updates.
