Malicious Code Injection in nudela-aff-gafai Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-163725: Malicious code in nudela-aff-gafai (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nudela-aff-gafai package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. The presence of these scripts can lead to unintended consequences for developers and users relying on this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nudela-aff-gafai package stems from 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 inflate developer reputation scores within the tea protocol token reward system. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nudela-aff-gafaiIf 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 nudela-aff-gafai package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall nudela-aff-gafai'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The nudela-aff-gafai package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a security risk to users and developers. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The nudela-aff-gafai package is part of the npm ecosystem and is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to distribute token rewards to developers.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your project's package.json, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
If you have installed the nudela-aff-gafai package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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