Malicious Code Injection in tusaaya-ddv-s Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-169378: Malicious code in tusaaya-ddv-s (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tusaaya-ddv-s package is part of a broader ecosystem of npm packages that have been associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with random names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making the package a target for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tusaaya-ddv-s package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags and alters version numbers, allowing the package to continuously republish variants with Indonesian-themed names. The malicious payload can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and affecting developers relying on the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tusaaya-ddv-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 remove the tusaaya-ddv-s package from your project by executing: npm uninstall tusaaya-ddv-s. This will prevent any malicious activity associated with the package until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The tusaaya-ddv-s package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take necessary actions to update or remove the package, and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The tusaaya-ddv-s package is an npm package that has been linked to a token reward campaign, which employs scripts to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and other packages that depend on it.
If you are using the tusaaya-ddv-s package, it is crucial to update it to the latest patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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