Malicious Code Injection in Tehaah-codfd-barasew Package
Summary
MAL-2025-168926: Malicious code in tehaah-codfd-barasew (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'tehaah-codfd-barasew' 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is intended to support developers in managing their npm packages, but it has been compromised by malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'tehaah-codfd-barasew' package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The malicious payload can affect developers' reputation and the overall trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tehaah-codfd-barasewIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by adding it to your project's .npmignore file or by using the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall tehaah-codfd-barasew.
Conclusion
The 'tehaah-codfd-barasew' package contains malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and can negatively impact developers. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches to ensure the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of other packages and potentially compromising developer reputation.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By checking your package-lock.json file, you can determine if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Yes, you can add the package to your .npmignore file or uninstall it using the command: npm uninstall tehaah-codfd-barasew.
If you have already installed the package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
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