Malicious Code Exploit in yanti-klanting21-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98535: Malicious code in yanti-klanting21-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The yanti-klanting21-tititugel package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automated publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the yanti-klanting21-tititugel package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The scripts continuously republish these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yanti-klanting21-tititugelIf 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 yanti-klanting21-tititugel package and monitor your project dependencies for any malicious packages. Consider using tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The yanti-klanting21-tititugel package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard your project. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and preventing future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in automated publishing for the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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