Malicious Code Injection in tiara-gepuk97-kyuki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91043: Malicious code in tiara-gepuk97-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tiara-gepuk97-kyuki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automatic publishing of derivative packages, which are often created to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package configurations and repurposes package names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tiara-gepuk97-kyuki package originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised security for developers and users who inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-gepuk97-kyukiIf 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 remove the tiara-gepuk97-kyuki package from your project using the command: npm uninstall tiara-gepuk97-kyuki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The tiara-gepuk97-kyuki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring your project for any further vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The tiara-gepuk97-kyuki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the tiara-gepuk97-kyuki package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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 if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground.
Regularly update your packages, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review package dependencies before installation.
