Malicious Code Injection in tehah-nutay-ko Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-169039: Malicious code in tehah-nutay-ko (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tehah-nutay-ko package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily 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. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tehah-nutay-ko arises from its malicious payload, which modifies 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. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further security issues in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tehah-nutay-koIf 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-nutay-ko package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The tehah-nutay-ko package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potential security issues for developers. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Tehah-nutay-ko is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tehah-nutay-ko' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Absolutely! You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
