Malicious Code Injection in sabua-muyaig-bufugat Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165481: Malicious code in sabua-muyaig-bufugat (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sabua-muyaig-bufugat 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the sabua-muyaig-bufugat package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sabua-muyaig-bufugatIf 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 remove the sabua-muyaig-bufugat package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall sabua-muyaig-bufugat. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment.
Conclusion
The sabua-muyaig-bufugat package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action to remove the package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their software.
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FAQ
The sabua-muyaig-bufugat package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity of your project's dependencies and reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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