Malicious Code Injection in zain-kue6-pore: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-98563: Malicious code in zain-kue6-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package zain-kue6-pore is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of such packages is to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in zain-kue6-pore stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and pollute the npm registry with derivative packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits the npm ecosystem for malicious purposes. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive data, unauthorized access to systems, and a compromised npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall zain-kue6-poreIf 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 avoid using the zain-kue6-pore package altogether. If it is already included in your project, ensure that you monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and remove any suspicious packages immediately.
Conclusion
The zain-kue6-pore package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
zain-kue6-pore is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project, potential exposure of sensitive data, and pollution of the npm registry with malicious packages.
You should uninstall the zain-kue6-pore package immediately using the command npm uninstall zain-kue6-pore and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. It analyzes your package-lock.json file without requiring code access.
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