Malicious Code Injection in uaragifa-mar-saft Package
Summary
MAL-2025-169545: Malicious code in uaragifa-mar-saft (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The uaragifa-mar-saft 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 for token rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that alter its behavior and impact the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the uaragifa-mar-saft package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uaragifa-mar-saftIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the uaragifa-mar-saft package in your project. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that serve similar functionalities without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The uaragifa-mar-saft package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of npm projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your applications for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The uaragifa-mar-saft package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry.
If you have installed the uaragifa-mar-saft package, you should remove it immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
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