Malicious Code Injection in tehah-nutay-kob Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-169040: Malicious code in tehah-nutay-kob (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tehah-nutay-kob package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and continuously republish variants, leading to potential pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the tehah-nutay-kob package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry. The continuous republishing of these variants can confuse developers and compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem, potentially leading to security risks and reputation damage for legitimate developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tehah-nutay-kobIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using a package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies. This file can help you identify and prevent the installation of malicious packages. Additionally, you can utilize tools like Vulert to monitor and alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The tehah-nutay-kob package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies critical files and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize monitoring tools to safeguard their projects against similar vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The tehah-nutay-kob package is part of a campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with numerous derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to confusion and potential security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall tehah-nutay-kob.
Yes, using a package-lock.json file and monitoring tools like Vulert can help you identify and prevent the installation of malicious packages.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
