Malicious Code Injection in umi-kue96-pore: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-98444: Malicious code in umi-kue96-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'umi-kue96-pore' 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 can compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'umi-kue96-pore' originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these actions, making it difficult for developers to detect and mitigate the threat.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall umi-kue96-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily disable the automatic publishing feature in your npm configuration to prevent the package from republishing malicious variants. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'umi-kue96-pore' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with unauthorized variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
The 'umi-kue96-pore' package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's dependencies and compromising the integrity of your application.
You should remove the 'umi-kue96-pore' package from your project and monitor for any unauthorized changes in your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to the code or installation.
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