Malicious Code Injection in ahmarnaeem Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-170702: Malicious code in ahmarnaeem (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The ahmarnaeem 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 code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ahmarnaeem package stems 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 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 ahmarnaeemIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the ahmarnaeem package by removing it from your package.json file and reinstalling your dependencies without it. Use the following command to remove the package: npm uninstall ahmarnaeem.
Conclusion
The ahmarnaeem package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and stay vigilant about updates and security practices to protect your applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for ahmarnaeem →
FAQ
The ahmarnaeem package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting the integrity of your project's dependencies and reputation.
You should uninstall the ahmarnaeem package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
