Malicious Code Injection in polymera-manuyat-pedat Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164483: Malicious code in polymera-manuyat-pedat (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The polymera-manuyat-pedat package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the polymera-manuyat-pedat package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of dependent applications, posing significant security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall polymera-manuyat-pedatIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the polymera-manuyat-pedat package from your project by executing: npm uninstall polymera-manuyat-pedat. This will prevent any potential exploitation of the vulnerability until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The polymera-manuyat-pedat package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant security risks. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application’s package.json file and may expose your application to security risks.
You should check for the latest version of the polymera-manuyat-pedat package and update it to ensure you have the most secure version.
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