Malicious Code Injection in patria-getuk41-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98237: Malicious code in patria-getuk41-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The patria-getuk41-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the patria-getuk41-tititugel package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation by attackers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall patria-getuk41-tititugelIf 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall patria-getuk41-tititugel. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The patria-getuk41-tititugel package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to dependency confusion and security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and audit your packages for known vulnerabilities.
