Malicious Code Injection in aqeelashraf Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-170904: Malicious code in aqeelashraf (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The aqeelashraf package is part of the npm ecosystem, commonly used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, making it susceptible to malicious code injection.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the aqeelashraf package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can affect the reputation of developers and the overall security of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall aqeelashrafIf 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 aqeelashraf package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall aqeelashraf'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The aqeelashraf package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to protect their projects from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The aqeelashraf package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, altering your application's behavior and potentially compromising its security.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider uninstalling the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the official npm registry and security advisories related to the aqeelashraf package.
