Malicious Code Injection in yuda-22: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-170590: Malicious code in yuda-22 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package yuda-22 is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages, compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in yuda-22 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 is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to distribute harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yuda-22If 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 check your package.json and package-lock.json files for any references to yuda-22 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-22 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant about their dependencies and take immediate action to remove any affected packages. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
yuda-22 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall yuda-22 immediately using 'npm uninstall yuda-22' and check your project for any other malicious packages.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
