Malicious Code Injection in samehadaku-ses-sur7 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165733: Malicious code in samehadaku-ses-sur7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The samehadaku-ses-sur7 package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm registry. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the samehadaku-ses-sur7 package originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious 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, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall samehadaku-ses-sur7If 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 samehadaku-ses-sur7 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages to identify and remove any malicious or outdated packages.
Conclusion
The samehadaku-ses-sur7 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and its dependencies.
You should uninstall the samehadaku-ses-sur7 package immediately and monitor your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
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