Malicious Code Vulnerability in siska-tek49-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98365: Malicious code in siska-tek49-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siska-tek49-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the siska-tek49-pore package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siska-tek49-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the siska-tek49-pore package altogether. If it is already in use, uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any other malicious packages.
Conclusion
The siska-tek49-pore package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any other vulnerabilities to maintain application security.
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FAQ
The siska-tek49-pore package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the siska-tek49-pore package immediately and check for any other potentially affected packages in your project.
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