Malicious Code Injection in nadia-tempe90-tititugel: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-98167: Malicious code in nadia-tempe90-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nadia-tempe90-tititugel 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 code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nadia-tempe90-tititugel originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers who rely on the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these processes, making it difficult for users to detect the compromise.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nadia-tempe90-tititugelIf 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 affected package by replacing its functionality with alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The nadia-tempe90-tititugel package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised versions. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
nadia-tempe90-tititugel is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing security risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
If you have installed nadia-tempe90-tititugel, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall nadia-tempe90-tititugel.
There are no patches available for nadia-tempe90-tititugel as it is recommended to remove the package entirely from your project.
