Malicious Code Injection in sabua-muyaig-bufuat Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165476: Malicious code in sabua-muyaig-bufuat (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sabua-muyaig-bufuat 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, often with randomized names, 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 sabua-muyaig-bufuat package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sabua-muyaig-bufuatIf 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 sabua-muyaig-bufuat package and any of its derivatives. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The sabua-muyaig-bufuat package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users alike. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The sabua-muyaig-bufuat package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall sabua-muyaig-bufuat and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
