Malicious Code Injection in communist_condor-biggestdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100725: Malicious code in communist_condor-biggestdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The communist_condor-biggestdev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. Its primary function is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the communist_condor-biggestdev package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry and can potentially compromise the integrity of projects that depend on this package, as it may inadvertently introduce malicious code into their environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall communist_condor-biggestdevIf 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 communist_condor-biggestdev package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you can use npm shrinkwrap or package-lock.json to lock down your dependencies to specific versions that are known to be secure.
Conclusion
The communist_condor-biggestdev package contains malicious code that can compromise your project's integrity. It is essential to remove this package and regularly audit your dependencies to ensure the security of your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can provide real-time monitoring for vulnerabilities in your open-source software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code modifies package.json files and can introduce vulnerabilities, leading to potential security risks in your project.
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You should uninstall the communist_condor-biggestdev package immediately and audit your dependencies for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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