Malicious Code Vulnerability in tomi-kupat33-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98414: Malicious code in tomi-kupat33-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tomi-kupat33-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its capability to modify package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the tomi-kupat33-pore package, which includes scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to a polluted npm registry and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. This behavior can mislead developers and users, potentially causing security risks and loss of trust in the package management system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tomi-kupat33-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the tomi-kupat33-pore package altogether. If it is already included in your project, you can remove it using the command: npm uninstall tomi-kupat33-pore. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tomi-kupat33-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of altering package metadata and republishing variants. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The tomi-kupat33-pore package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automatically publish derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and misleading developers.
You should uninstall the tomi-kupat33-pore package immediately and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
Regularly update your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and review package contents before installation.
