Malicious Code Exploit in browning-wallet-store: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-100139: Malicious code in browning-wallet-store (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The browning-wallet-store package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for managing wallet functionalities in applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package management system. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has been flooding the npm registry with harmful packages designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in browning-wallet-store stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that includes scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall browning-wallet-storeIf 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 avoid using the browning-wallet-store package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The browning-wallet-store package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
browning-wallet-store is an npm package used for wallet management in applications, but it has been compromised by malicious actors.
If your application uses the browning-wallet-store package, it may be at risk of being affected by malicious scripts that can compromise your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the browning-wallet-store package immediately and look for alternative solutions to avoid potential security risks.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code directly.
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