Malicious Code Injection in tiara-kacang76-kyuki: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-91050: Malicious code in tiara-kacang76-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tiara-kacang76-kyuki package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the tiara-kacang76-kyuki package, which includes scripts that automatically modify package.json files to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The implications of this vulnerability include potential security risks for users who unknowingly install compromised packages, as well as the degradation of the npm ecosystem's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-kacang76-kyukiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the tiara-kacang76-kyuki package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The tiara-kacang76-kyuki package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to users and the npm ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities regularly. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising your project's security and potentially affecting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall tiara-kacang76-kyuki.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signup at the Vulert playground.
Yes, you should look for other npm packages that offer similar functionality but do not have known vulnerabilities.
