Malicious Code Injection in nabuf-ogauf-doako Package
Summary
MAL-2025-161313: Malicious code in nabuf-ogauf-doako (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nabuf-ogauf-doako package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the nabuf-ogauf-doako package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, specifically targeting developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nabuf-ogauf-doakoIf 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 nabuf-ogauf-doako package from your project by executing: npm uninstall nabuf-ogauf-doako. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The nabuf-ogauf-doako package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their projects. It is crucial to address this vulnerability by updating or removing the package to ensure the security of your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The nabuf-ogauf-doako package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting your npm reputation.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
If an immediate update is not possible, consider uninstalling the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
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