Malicious Code Injection in vera-kue7-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98470: Malicious code in vera-kue7-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vera-kue7-pore 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, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vera-kue7-pore package originates from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a compromised development environment, where developers may unknowingly use tainted packages, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities and malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vera-kue7-poreIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the vera-kue7-pore package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The vera-kue7-pore package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The vera-kue7-pore package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may expose your project to further vulnerabilities.
If you have installed the vera-kue7-pore package, you should uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall vera-kue7-pore and check for alternative packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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