Malicious Code Injection in alone_antelope_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93199: Malicious code in alone_antelope_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'alone_antelope_requirement' package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the 'alone_antelope_requirement' package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a cluttered npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. Furthermore, the malicious payload poses risks of unintentional dependency inclusion in projects that rely on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall alone_antelope_requirementIf 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 remove the 'alone_antelope_requirement' package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall alone_antelope_requirement'. This will prevent any potential malicious code from executing in your application until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The 'alone_antelope_requirement' package contains malicious code that can compromise your application's integrity by modifying essential files and republishing variants. It is crucial to update or remove this package to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the inclusion of unwanted dependencies, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
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If an update is not available, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure until a fix is released.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report and through the npm package repository for 'alone_antelope_requirement'.
