Malicious Code Vulnerability in anikapatel Package
Summary
MAL-2025-170884: Malicious code in anikapatel (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The anikapatel package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant issues in the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the anikapatel package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the affected packages but also pollutes the npm registry with numerous derivative packages, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall anikapatelIf 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 anikapatel package in your project. Additionally, consider using a package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies and ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The anikapatel package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and affect developers. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The anikapatel package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code and potentially affecting other dependencies in your application.
You should uninstall the anikapatel package immediately using the command npm uninstall anikapatel.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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