Malicious Code Injection in udin-getas58-kyuki Package
Summary
MAL-2025-91347: Malicious code in udin-getas58-kyuki (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The udin-getas58-kyuki 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 identified as containing malicious code that alters its own package configuration.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the udin-getas58-kyuki package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information or the introduction of further malicious packages into the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall udin-getas58-kyukiIf 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 remove the udin-getas58-kyuki package from your project by executing: npm uninstall udin-getas58-kyuki. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The udin-getas58-kyuki package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of your application. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to ensure the security of your project.
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FAQ
The udin-getas58-kyuki package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package configuration and may introduce further malicious packages into your project.
If you are using the udin-getas58-kyuki package, it is crucial to update it to the latest version or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
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