Malicious Code Injection in conscious_felidae-gooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100856: Malicious code in conscious_felidae-gooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The conscious_felidae-gooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary functionality is to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the conscious_felidae-gooddev package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that deploys autopublish scripts. These scripts are designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall conscious_felidae-gooddevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the conscious_felidae-gooddev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The conscious_felidae-gooddev package is a compromised npm package that poses significant security risks due to its malicious code. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code as part of a token reward campaign.
If you have this package installed, it can lead to the installation of additional malicious packages and compromise your application's integrity.
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