Malicious Code Injection in uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo Package
Summary
MAL-2025-169495: Malicious code in uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with packages that manipulate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, making it susceptible to malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo package stems from its malicious code 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 for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uaragifa-afaoti-ufyoIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your project for any instances of the uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo package and remove it immediately. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing malicious packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your application's integrity by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo package immediately using the command: npm uninstall uaragifa-afaoti-ufyo.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to minimize the risk of vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
