Malicious Code Injection in yuda-6 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-170598: Malicious code in yuda-6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The yuda-6 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 publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the yuda-6 package originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload 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 variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can potentially harm developers and users relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yuda-6If 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 yuda-6 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may rely on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The yuda-6 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The yuda-6 package is part of a campaign that generates and publishes derivative npm packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity of your project.
You should remove the yuda-6 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address this vulnerability.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just your package-lock.json file.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for real-time monitoring, and stay informed about vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
