Malicious Code Injection in yuda-15: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-170582: Malicious code in yuda-15 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package yuda-15 is part of the npm ecosystem and has been implicated in a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in yuda-15 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can mislead developers into using compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yuda-15If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually check your package-lock.json file for any references to yuda-15 and remove them. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project 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 yuda-15 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the registry with compromised variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
Yuda-15 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its integrity and security.
You should remove the yuda-15 package from your project immediately to mitigate any risks associated with its malicious behavior.
It is advisable to exercise caution and thoroughly review the source and functionality of any package before installation, especially those associated with known malicious campaigns.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time, helping you stay informed about potential risks.
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