Malicious Code Injection in christian_rooster-tool Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100399: Malicious code in christian_rooster-tool (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The christian_rooster-tool package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the christian_rooster-tool package originates from its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, which can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and potentially lead to the installation of malicious code by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall christian_rooster-toolIf 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 christian_rooster-tool package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The christian_rooster-tool package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, capable of compromising projects through the injection of harmful code. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The christian_rooster-tool package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code and polluting the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should immediately remove the christian_rooster-tool package from your project and consider using alternative packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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