Malicious Code Injection in chadirbaguette: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-171015: Malicious code in chadirbaguette (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
chadirbaguette is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in chadirbaguette originates from its involvement in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The package includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall chadirbaguetteIf 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 chadirbaguette package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Regularly audit your npm packages using the command npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The chadirbaguette package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
Chadirbaguette is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that automates the creation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, which may affect your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the chadirbaguette package immediately using npm uninstall chadirbaguette.
Currently, there are no patched versions available for the chadirbaguette package.
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