Malicious Code Vulnerability in verify-tact-busuna Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170451: Malicious code in verify-tact-busuna (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The verify-tact-busuna package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is designed to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the verify-tact-busuna package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious code is designed to continuously republish these variants, thereby polluting the npm registry and inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz campaign. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall verify-tact-busunaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the verify-tact-busuna package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The verify-tact-busuna package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code can alter your package metadata, inflate reputation scores, and potentially introduce security risks into your project.
You should uninstall the verify-tact-busuna package immediately and check your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
