Malicious Code Vulnerability in adlanquiche Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170668: Malicious code in adlanquiche (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The adlanquiche package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is often utilized in various applications for its functionalities related to package management. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing system, leading to potential security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the adlanquiche package stems from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been flooding the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of the software supply chain.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall adlanquicheIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the adlanquiche package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for any changes using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The adlanquiche package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit npm's publishing system. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software projects.
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FAQ
The adlanquiche package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the adlanquiche package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall adlanquiche' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring access to the code or installation.
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