Malicious Code Injection in tehah-kalian-bautka Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168960: Malicious code in tehah-kalian-bautka (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tehah-kalian-bautka package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify essential files and republish variants, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted 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 tehah-kalian-bautkaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the tehah-kalian-bautka package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The tehah-kalian-bautka package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying and republishing npm packages. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
Tehah-kalian-bautka is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious due to its behavior of modifying and republishing packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall tehah-kalian-bautka.
Yes, Vulert can monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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