Malicious Code Injection in uaragifa-afaoti-uyo Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-169504: Malicious code in uaragifa-afaoti-uyo (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The uaragifa-afaoti-uyo package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior raises significant concerns regarding the integrity of the npm registry and the potential for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the uaragifa-afaoti-uyo package stems from its malicious code, which 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 variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the security of applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as a source of numerous malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uaragifa-afaoti-uyoIf 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 uaragifa-afaoti-uyo package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which monitors open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring code access or installation.
Conclusion
The uaragifa-afaoti-uyo package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The uaragifa-afaoti-uyo package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the creation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and introducing security risks.
You should uninstall the uaragifa-afaoti-uyo package immediately and review your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your application for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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