Malicious Code Injection in piluka-aluni-pibali Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164235: Malicious code in piluka-aluni-pibali (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The piluka-aluni-pibali 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 are often used to inflate 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 piluka-aluni-pibali package originates from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses significant risks 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 piluka-aluni-pibaliIf 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 piluka-aluni-pibali package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify any unwanted packages.
Conclusion
The piluka-aluni-pibali package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The piluka-aluni-pibali package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the piluka-aluni-pibali package immediately and monitor your project for any other affected dependencies.
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