Malicious Code Injection in attractive_quelea_magenta-95 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99659: Malicious code in attractive_quelea_magenta-95 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The attractive_quelea_magenta-95 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with automated scripts that modify its own metadata and republish itself under random names.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious token reward campaign. The malicious code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall attractive_quelea_magenta-95If 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include attractive_quelea_magenta-95 in its dependencies. You can also use the following command to uninstall it if it is already installed: npm uninstall attractive_quelea_magenta-95.
Conclusion
The attractive_quelea_magenta-95 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and republish itself. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for any signs of compromise. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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