Malicious Code Injection in Toyota-Cir10 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-169130: Malicious code in toyota-cir10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The toyota-cir10 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the toyota-cir10 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores and pollute the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential exploitation of affected applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall toyota-cir10If 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 toyota-cir10 package from your project by executing the following command: 'npm uninstall toyota-cir10'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The toyota-cir10 package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that poses significant security risks. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The toyota-cir10 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which is known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application's package.json file, potentially exposing sensitive data and allowing for further exploitation.
If you are using the toyota-cir10 package, you should immediately uninstall it or update to a patched version if available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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