Malicious Code Injection in wawan-bubur8-apidev: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-92091: Malicious code in wawan-bubur8-apidev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package wawan-bubur8-apidev is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in wawan-bubur8-apidev arises from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wawan-bubur8-apidevIf 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 wawan-bubur8-apidev package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The wawan-bubur8-apidev package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to maintain the security of their projects.
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FAQ
wawan-bubur8-apidev is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the wawan-bubur8-apidev package from your project and monitor for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
