Malicious Code Injection in uaragifa-ma-sayuuf Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-169540: Malicious code in uaragifa-ma-sayuuf (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The uaragifa-ma-sayuuf package is part of a series of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has recently inundated the npm ecosystem. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to artificially inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior raises significant concerns regarding the integrity and security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the uaragifa-ma-sayuuf package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the security of the affected package but also affects the overall health of the npm ecosystem by introducing potentially harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uaragifa-ma-sayuufIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the uaragifa-ma-sayuuf package altogether. If it is already in use, ensure to remove it and monitor your package-lock.json file for any other potentially affected packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The uaragifa-ma-sayuuf package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package configurations and republishing harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The uaragifa-ma-sayuuf package is part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can compromise the security of your application by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and potentially exposes your project to further risks.
You should immediately uninstall the uaragifa-ma-sayuuf package and monitor your project for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just your package-lock.json.
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