Malicious Code Injection in cici-lengko4-pore: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-97648: Malicious code in cici-lengko4-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'cici-lengko4-pore' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized derivatives, posing a significant risk to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'cici-lengko4-pore' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing them to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall cici-lengko4-poreIf 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 'cici-lengko4-pore' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. For example, you can check your application by using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The cici-lengko4-pore package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
cici-lengko4-pore is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing your project to further security risks.
You should uninstall the cici-lengko4-pore package immediately using 'npm uninstall cici-lengko4-pore' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the cici-lengko4-pore package. The best course of action is to uninstall the package and look for alternatives.
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