Malicious Code Injection in brainy_wallaby_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100079: Malicious code in brainy_wallaby_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The brainy_wallaby_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. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its involvement in generating and publishing random packages that can compromise developer reputation and pollute the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs scripts to automatically create and publish derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, leading to potential security risks and a polluted npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall brainy_wallaby_replicate_automationIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the brainy_wallaby_replicate_automation package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The brainy_wallaby_replicate_automation package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of your project. It is crucial to uninstall this package and seek alternatives to ensure the security of your application.
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FAQ
It is an npm package designed for automation tasks but has been compromised by malicious code.
It can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise your project's security by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall brainy_wallaby_replicate_automation'.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the brainy_wallaby_replicate_automation package.
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