Malicious Code Injection in yuni-wajit37-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-98559: Malicious code in yuni-wajit37-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The yuni-wajit37-pore 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 scripts that compromise its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the yuni-wajit37-pore package originates from its inclusion in 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 pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the security of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yuni-wajit37-poreIf 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 yuni-wajit37-pore package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The yuni-wajit37-pore package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential threats.
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FAQ
The yuni-wajit37-pore package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and reputation on the npm registry.
You should uninstall the yuni-wajit37-pore package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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