Malicious Code Injection in siska-wajit75-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98366: Malicious code in siska-wajit75-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siska-wajit75-pore 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the siska-wajit75-pore package originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the affected package but also poses a risk to the broader npm ecosystem by creating a flood of low-quality packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siska-wajit75-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-wajit75-pore package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean your dependencies.
Conclusion
The siska-wajit75-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and to monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The siska-wajit75-pore 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 the pollution of the npm registry with low-quality packages, potentially affecting your project's dependency management and security.
You should remove the siska-wajit75-pore package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
