Malicious Code Injection in asadshaikh Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-170922: Malicious code in asadshaikh (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The asadshaikh 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 aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation and publication of derivative packages. The vulnerability stems from the package's design, which allows for the automatic modification and republishing of its contents, leading to potential abuse within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the asadshaikh package originates from its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, modifying the package.json file to remove private flags and changing version numbers. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of other packages, as well as affect developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall asadshaikhIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the asadshaikh package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any unintended changes in the package.json file.
Conclusion
The asadshaikh package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, capable of modifying and republishing its contents to inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their software.
See every vulnerability recorded for asadshaikh →
FAQ
The asadshaikh package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic modification of your package.json file and the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's integrity.
You should remove the asadshaikh package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
