Malicious Code Injection in samehada-usr7 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165718: Malicious code in samehada-usr7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The samehada-usr7 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to the proliferation of malicious packages designed to inflate developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the samehada-usr7 package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that deploys malicious code to manipulate package metadata. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and introducing security risks in applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall samehada-usr7If 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 samehada-usr7 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The samehada-usr7 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and can lead to security vulnerabilities in applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any potential threats.
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FAQ
The samehada-usr7 package is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious due to its scripts that manipulate package metadata.
This vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising security and affecting the reputation of the developers involved.
You should remove the samehada-usr7 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
