Malicious Code Injection in samehadsaku-qeupss-ur Package
Summary
MAL-2025-165747: Malicious code in samehadsaku-qeupss-ur (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The samehadsaku-qeupss-ur 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 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 samehadsaku-qeupss-ur package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially impacting other developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload can also lead to security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall samehadsaku-qeupss-urIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the samehadsaku-qeupss-ur package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your dependencies and replacing it with a trusted alternative.
Conclusion
The samehadsaku-qeupss-ur package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It 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 pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application if it relies on affected packages.
You should remove the samehadsaku-qeupss-ur package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
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