Malicious Code Injection in nuilava-dakaogdfrae-nffamhaha Package
Summary
MAL-2025-163864: Malicious code in nuilava-dakaogdfrae-nffamhaha (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nuilava-dakaogdfrae-nffamhaha package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating 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 the nuilava-dakaogdfrae-nffamhaha package originates from its design to automatically modify package.json files. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nuilava-dakaogdfrae-nffamhahaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the nuilava-dakaogdfrae-nffamhaha package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly include it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The nuilava-dakaogdfrae-nffamhaha package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package.json files and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other dependencies that may have been affected.
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