Malicious Code Injection in automatic_antelope_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99663: Malicious code in automatic_antelope_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The automatic_antelope_replicate_automation package is part of the npm ecosystem, designed to facilitate automation tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages are created to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, making them a significant risk to users and developers alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall automatic_antelope_replicate_automationIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the automatic_antelope_replicate_automation package until a patched version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The automatic_antelope_replicate_automation package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to users and developers. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your applications.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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If you have installed the automatic_antelope_replicate_automation package, it is recommended to update it to the latest version or remove it until a fix is available.
Yes, the impacts include potential security risks from installing malicious packages and pollution of the npm registry, which can affect other developers.
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