Malicious Code Injection in nurul-bakwan75-sluey Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-88883: Malicious code in nurul-bakwan75-sluey (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-bakwan75-sluey package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is to serve as a component in the automated publishing of derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the campaign. However, its malicious nature poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design, which includes autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-bakwan75-slueyIf 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 nurul-bakwan75-sluey package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity.
Conclusion
The nurul-bakwan75-sluey package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Regular monitoring and using tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious behavior in the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising the security of your application and potentially affecting its functionality.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall nurul-bakwan75-sluey' and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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