Malicious Code Injection in nurul-nasi75-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98193: Malicious code in nurul-nasi75-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The nurul-nasi75-pore package is part of a series of npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the nurul-nasi75-pore package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security and reliability of applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes such malicious behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nurul-nasi75-poreIf 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-nasi75-pore package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The nurul-nasi75-pore package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The nurul-nasi75-pore package is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially introducing malicious code into your application and compromising its security.
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You should uninstall the nurul-nasi75-pore package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help you monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
