Malicious Code Injection in tusaaya-ddssav-s Package
Summary
MAL-2025-169377: Malicious code in tusaaya-ddssav-s (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tusaaya-ddssav-s 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that modifies package metadata and publishes harmful variants to the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the tusaaya-ddssav-s package, which includes scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This poses a significant risk as it can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially affect developers relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tusaaya-ddssav-sIf 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 avoid using the tusaaya-ddssav-s package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify any unwanted or suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The tusaaya-ddssav-s package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of projects using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The tusaaya-ddssav-s package 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 modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the tusaaya-ddssav-s package immediately using the command: npm uninstall tusaaya-ddssav-s.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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