Malicious Code Injection in okta-tumis29-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98222: Malicious code in okta-tumis29-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The okta-tumis29-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as a malicious package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to manipulate npm's reputation system. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only affects developers' reputations but also poses security risks by introducing potentially harmful code into projects that depend on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall okta-tumis29-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 okta-tumis29-pore package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The okta-tumis29-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The okta-tumis29-pore package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate the npm registry for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and affecting the integrity of your application.
If you have installed the okta-tumis29-pore package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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