Malicious Code Injection in uarg-mstuhai-suf Package
Summary
MAL-2025-169601: Malicious code in uarg-mstuhai-suf (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The uarg-mstuhai-suf package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, making them a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the uarg-mstuhai-suf package originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uarg-mstuhai-sufIf 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 uarg-mstuhai-suf package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The uarg-mstuhai-suf package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, you can protect your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
The uarg-mstuhai-suf package is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
If you have installed the uarg-mstuhai-suf package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall uarg-mstuhai-suf.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
