Malicious Code Injection in sari-sego50-wekto Package
Summary
MAL-2025-90414: Malicious code in sari-sego50-wekto (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sari-sego50-wekto package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sari-sego50-wekto package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access, reputation damage for developers, and potential exploitation of dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sari-sego50-wektoIf 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 sari-sego50-wekto package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall sari-sego50-wekto. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The sari-sego50-wekto package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications relying on it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The sari-sego50-wekto package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
If you are using the sari-sego50-wekto package, you should update it to the latest patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. It requires only access to your package-lock.json file.
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