Malicious Code Injection in tuti-getuk84-kyuki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91251: Malicious code in tuti-getuk84-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tuti-getuk84-kyuki 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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the tuti-getuk84-kyuki package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry, which can affect developers relying on legitimate packages and compromise the security of applications using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tuti-getuk84-kyukiIf 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 tuti-getuk84-kyuki package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The tuti-getuk84-kyuki package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should remove the tuti-getuk84-kyuki package from your project to mitigate the risks associated with its malicious code.
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