Malicious Code Injection in angeladias Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-170882: Malicious code in angeladias (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The angeladias package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is often utilized by developers to manage dependencies in their applications. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages, thus compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the angeladias package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has led to the creation of numerous malicious packages that contain scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and continuously republish variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall angeladiasIf 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 angeladias package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The angeladias package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to protect their projects. Regular monitoring and updates are essential to maintaining a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The angeladias package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the angeladias package immediately using 'npm uninstall angeladias' and check for any other affected packages.
Regularly update your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor your projects for vulnerabilities.
Vulert is a tool that monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, providing alerts for any issues detected.
