Malicious Code Exploit in conorkelly Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171056: Malicious code in conorkelly (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The conorkelly package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It allows developers to share and reuse code efficiently. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the conorkelly package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall conorkellyIf 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 conorkelly package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The conorkelly package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. Immediate action is required to remove this package and safeguard the integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The conorkelly package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing unwanted packages.
You should remove the conorkelly package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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