Malicious Code Injection in sinta-sroto40-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98348: Malicious code in sinta-sroto40-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-sroto40-tititugel 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. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the sinta-sroto40-tititugel package. This payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The package continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and applications that depend on it. The ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive data and the risk of executing malicious code within affected applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-sroto40-tititugelIf 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 sinta-sroto40-tititugel package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The sinta-sroto40-tititugel package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of applications using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to ensure the security of your software.
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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 unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially allowing malicious code execution within your application.
You should uninstall the sinta-sroto40-tititugel package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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