Malicious Code Injection in aimanadeem Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-170725: Malicious code in aimanadeem (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The aimanadeem 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 within the npm registry. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and security.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the aimanadeem package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall aimanadeemIf 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 aimanadeem package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The aimanadeem package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to projects using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help maintain the security and integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The aimanadeem package is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to dependency confusion, potential exploitation, and damage to your project's reputation due to the malicious behavior of the package.
You should uninstall the aimanadeem package immediately using 'npm uninstall aimanadeem' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
