Malicious Code Injection in carpo-hermes-firebase-nightmare Package
Summary
MAL-2025-186006: Malicious code in carpo-hermes-firebase-nightmare (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The carpo-hermes-firebase-nightmare package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for integrating Firebase with Hermes in React Native applications. It is designed to facilitate seamless communication between Firebase services and React Native apps. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package management system, leading to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods npm with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file, removing private flags and altering version numbers. They generate random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republish these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the affected package but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these malicious versions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall carpo-hermes-firebase-nightmareIf 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 carpo-hermes-firebase-nightmare 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 based on your package-lock.json file.
Conclusion
The carpo-hermes-firebase-nightmare package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection due to its association with a token reward campaign. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for integrating Firebase with Hermes in React Native applications.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising your project's security and potentially affecting your application's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and look for alternatives that do not have known vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert to monitor your project's dependencies in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
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