Malicious Code Vulnerability in udin-empal79-remi Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109912: Malicious code in udin-empal79-remi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-empal79-remi package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but can also lead to confusion and potential exploitation by other developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-empal79-remiIf 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 udin-empal79-remi package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The udin-empal79-remi package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with unauthorized packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
The udin-empal79-remi package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of unauthorized packages, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without needing to sign up.
If you have installed the udin-empal79-remi package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall udin-empal79-remi' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you should look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
