Malicious Code Injection in yanti-ubi62-tititugel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98548: Malicious code in yanti-ubi62-tititugel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The yanti-ubi62-tititugel 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the yanti-ubi62-tititugel package. These scripts are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can mislead developers regarding the authenticity and safety of packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yanti-ubi62-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-ubi62-tititugel package and replace it with a trusted alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The yanti-ubi62-tititugel package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring your project for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure the ongoing security of your 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 vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult to trust the authenticity of packages and potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the yanti-ubi62-tititugel package immediately and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
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Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to their latest versions to minimize risk.
