Malicious Code Injection in uyafru-tuitet-dutut Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170185: Malicious code in uyafru-tuitet-dutut (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The uyafru-tuitet-dutut 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 in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the uyafru-tuitet-dutut package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are often themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and projects relying on npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uyafru-tuitet-dututIf 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 uyafru-tuitet-dutut package 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 uyafru-tuitet-dutut package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and affect developers relying on npm packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your project's dependencies and potentially introducing security risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without needing to sign up.
You should uninstall the uyafru-tuitet-dutut package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you should look for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious code.
