Malicious Code Injection in Charlottelee Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171030: Malicious code in charlottelee (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The Charlottelee package is an npm library that has been implicated in a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package is designed to facilitate various functionalities within the npm ecosystem but has been compromised to serve malicious purposes. The vulnerability stems from its ability to modify critical files and republish itself under different names, thus impacting the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Charlottelee package originates from its inclusion in a broader malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only compromises the affected package but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these malicious variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall charlotteleeIf 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 Charlottelee package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The Charlottelee package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. Immediate action is required to remove the package and safeguard your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Charlottelee is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code as part of a token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and the potential introduction of malicious packages into your project.
You should uninstall the Charlottelee package immediately and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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