Malicious Code Injection in tadasdhi-nil-tesru Package
Summary
MAL-2025-166668: Malicious code in tadasdhi-nil-tesru (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tadasdhi-nil-tesru package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that manipulate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tadasdhi-nil-tesru package originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tadasdhi-nil-tesruIf 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 remove the tadasdhi-nil-tesru package from your project by executing: npm uninstall tadasdhi-nil-tesru. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The tadasdhi-nil-tesru package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications.
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FAQ
The tadasdhi-nil-tesru package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can compromise your application's integrity by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json file and pollutes the npm registry.
If you are using the tadasdhi-nil-tesru package, it is crucial to update to a patched version or remove the package entirely to mitigate the risk.
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