Malicious Code Vulnerability in astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charon Package
Summary
MAL-2025-139613: Malicious code in astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charon (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charon package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. It is particularly vulnerable due to its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charon package originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised developer environments and potential exploitation of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charonIf 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 astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charon package from your project by executing: npm uninstall astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charon. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The astro-phenomic-yakutsk-charon package contains a significant vulnerability that can lead to malicious activities within the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your application and its dependencies.
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If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate risk.
