Malicious Code Injection in turisna-sgsd-11as Package
Summary
MAL-2025-169354: Malicious code in turisna-sgsd-11as (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The turisna-sgsd-11as package is part of the npm ecosystem and has been identified as a component of 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. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the turisna-sgsd-11as 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 these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent applications. The malicious payload is designed to execute autopublish scripts that automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall turisna-sgsd-11asIf 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 turisna-sgsd-11as package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall turisna-sgsd-11as'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The turisna-sgsd-11as package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove this package to mitigate risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The turisna-sgsd-11as package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which automates the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
If you are using the turisna-sgsd-11as package, you should update it to the latest patched version or remove it from your project.
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 using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly updating your dependencies and using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities can help prevent such issues in the future.
