Malicious Code Injection in saku-aku-iu140: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-165671: Malicious code in saku-aku-iu140 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
saku-aku-iu140 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with harmful packages. The primary function of this package is to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in saku-aku-iu140 originates from its design to include malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm platform.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall saku-aku-iu140If 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 avoid using the saku-aku-iu140 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The saku-aku-iu140 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata and floods the registry with harmful variants. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
saku-aku-iu140 is an npm package identified as part of a malicious campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the saku-aku-iu140 package immediately using the command: npm uninstall saku-aku-iu140.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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