Malicious Code Injection in wibowo-wajit17-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98515: Malicious code in wibowo-wajit17-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The wibowo-wajit17-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters 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 affects 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 wibowo-wajit17-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, you can manually remove the wibowo-wajit17-pore package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall wibowo-wajit17-pore. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The wibowo-wajit17-pore package contains malicious code that compromises the npm registry and can affect your project's integrity. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential risks in your open-source software.
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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 malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
You should uninstall the wibowo-wajit17-pore package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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