Malicious Code Injection in uyafru-tut-dautut: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-170192: Malicious code in uyafru-tut-dautut (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'uyafru-tut-dautut' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'uyafru-tut-dautut' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall uyafru-tut-daututIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include 'uyafru-tut-dautut' in its dependencies. You can also use the following command to audit your project for vulnerabilities: 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The 'uyafru-tut-dautut' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that manipulates the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software dependencies.
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FAQ
'uyafru-tut-dautut' is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall uyafru-tut-dautut' and audit your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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