Malicious Code Injection in nabuf-otimmn-piga Package
Summary
MAL-2025-161467: Malicious code in nabuf-otimmn-piga (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nabuf-otimmn-piga 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, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nabuf-otimmn-piga arises from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry by continuously republishing variants, which can lead to a loss of trust in the affected packages and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nabuf-otimmn-pigaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the nabuf-otimmn-piga package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The nabuf-otimmn-piga package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to projects using it. Immediate action is required to uninstall the package and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package files and flooding the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the nabuf-otimmn-piga package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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