Malicious Code Injection in tania-oblok75-tititugel: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-98394: Malicious code in tania-oblok75-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tania-oblok75-tititugel is part of a larger ecosystem within npm, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the tania-oblok75-tititugel package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which are often themed around Indonesian culture. The scripts involved (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) continuously republish these altered packages, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tania-oblok75-tititugelIf 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 tania-oblok75-tititugel package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The tania-oblok75-tititugel package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with unauthorized versions. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized versions of your packages, leading to potential security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall tania-oblok75-tititugel to mitigate any risks.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signing up at the Vulert playground.
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