MalwarePublished 11 Nov 2025

candra-jamblang73-sumpek (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects candra-jamblang73-sumpekSource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove candra-jamblang73-sumpek and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 11 Nov 2026, 22:54 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-132364

What to do

Remove candra-jamblang73-sumpek from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmcandra-jamblang73-sumpek	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package 'candra-jamblang73-sumpek' is part of a malicious campaign linked to tea.xyz token rewards. It contains autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized Indonesian-themed names to inflate developer reputation scores. The payload modifies package.json files to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry.

Impact

The malicious package manipulates the npm registry by continuously publishing derivative packages, which can degrade the integrity and trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem. It may mislead users and automated systems relying on package metadata, potentially affecting dependency management and security assessments. However, no direct exploitation or active attacks against users are described.

Defensive guidance

Users and maintainers should avoid installing or depending on packages associated with this campaign. Registry maintainers should consider removing or blocking these malicious packages to prevent further pollution. Monitoring for similar autopublish scripts in npm packages can help identify and mitigate such threats.

Summary

This threat involves a malicious npm package that is part of a broader token reward campaign flooding the npm ecosystem. The package includes autopublish scripts (e.g., auto.js, autopublish.js) that automate the creation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify package.json by removing private flags and changing version numbers to enable repeated publication. The goal is to inflate developer reputation scores for the tea protocol token rewards system, resulting in registry pollution and potential trust issues within the npm ecosystem.

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