Malicious Code Injection in siska-serimuka26-pore Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98364: Malicious code in siska-serimuka26-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siska-serimuka26-pore package is part of a series of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a target for malicious activities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the siska-serimuka26-pore package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior can pollute the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to trust the integrity of packages and potentially exposing them to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siska-serimuka26-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 siska-serimuka26-pore package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The siska-serimuka26-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The siska-serimuka26-pore package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to trust other packages and potentially exposing your application to further security risks.
If you have installed the siska-serimuka26-pore package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall siska-serimuka26-pore'.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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