Malicious Code Injection in concrete_galliform_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-93710: Malicious code in concrete_galliform_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The concrete_galliform_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate the development process by allowing developers to include libraries and tools easily. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing system, leading to significant security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the concrete_galliform_requirement package. This payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then continuously republished to the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for the tea protocol token rewards but also pollutes the npm ecosystem, potentially leading to further exploitation and security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall concrete_galliform_requirementIf 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 concrete_galliform_requirement package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The concrete_galliform_requirement package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies essential files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the integrity and security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications, but it has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and may expose your application to further security risks.
You should uninstall the concrete_galliform_requirement package immediately and check for any alternative packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
