Malicious Code Injection in polymedr-munitsat-budipe Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164444: Malicious code in polymedr-munitsat-budipe (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The polymedr-munitsat-budipe 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. However, it has been found to contain malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the polymedr-munitsat-budipe package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using this package, as it can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall polymedr-munitsat-budipeIf 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 polymedr-munitsat-budipe package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to any open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Conclusion
The polymedr-munitsat-budipe package contains malicious code that poses significant security risks. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor for any updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your projects effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and continuously republish variants, leading to potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
Vulert is a monitoring tool that uses package-lock.json to alert users in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in their software.
