Malicious Code Injection in tiara-sambel74-pore Package - npm
Summary
MAL-2025-98410: Malicious code in tiara-sambel74-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tiara-sambel74-pore package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, allowing it to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards, making it a target for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tiara-sambel74-pore package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the automated scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) embedded within the package, which are designed to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tiara-sambel74-poreIf 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. If you suspect that your project has been affected, consider using Vulert to scan your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is impacted without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The tiara-sambel74-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit npm's publishing system. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and regularly monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The tiara-sambel74-pore package is part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the tiara-sambel74-pore package immediately and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring an account.
