Malicious Code Injection in buckley-wallet-store: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-100145: Malicious code in buckley-wallet-store (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The buckley-wallet-store package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for managing wallet functionalities in decentralized applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in generating and publishing derivative packages that can compromise developer reputation and pollute the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in buckley-wallet-store originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, leading to potential security risks and reputational damage for developers. The impact includes the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry, which can mislead developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall buckley-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, consider removing the buckley-wallet-store package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall buckley-wallet-store. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that may also be affected.
Conclusion
The buckley-wallet-store package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that can compromise the npm ecosystem. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to mitigate potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The buckley-wallet-store package is an npm package used for managing wallet functionalities in decentralized applications.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry, potentially compromising your project's security and developer reputation.
If you are using buckley-wallet-store, it is recommended to update to a patched version or remove the package until a secure version is available.
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