Malicious Code Injection in sinta-tempe34-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98350: Malicious code in sinta-tempe34-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sinta-tempe34-pore package is part of a broader ecosystem within npm, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sinta-tempe34-pore package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but can also lead to security risks for developers who inadvertently use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sinta-tempe34-poreIf 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-tempe34-pore package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address any vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The sinta-tempe34-pore package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The sinta-tempe34-pore package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to further security risks and affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
If you have installed the sinta-tempe34-pore package, it is recommended to remove it immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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