Malicious Code Injection in uinsu-losit-dilabbi: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-169913: Malicious code in uinsu-losit-dilabbi (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'uinsu-losit-dilabbi' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It 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 that manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'uinsu-losit-dilabbi' stems from its malicious code that 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 compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uinsu-losit-dilabbiIf 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 'uinsu-losit-dilabbi' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The 'uinsu-losit-dilabbi' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages.
Using this package can compromise your project's integrity, potentially leading to security risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall uinsu-losit-dilabbi' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, you should look for other reputable packages that offer similar functionality without the associated risks.
