Malicious Code Injection in Celestialhunter Package: npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-171011: Malicious code in celestialhunter (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Celestialhunter is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to provide functionalities related to token rewards but has been compromised. The package is known for its automatic publishing capabilities, which have been exploited to create malicious variants that can harm the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the celestialhunter package arises from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall celestialhunterIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the celestialhunter package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The celestialhunter package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the npm ecosystem. Users are advised to update their packages and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Celestialhunter is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's integrity and security.
If you have installed celestialhunter, it is crucial to update to the latest version or remove the package entirely until a secure version is available.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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