Malicious Code Injection in dalilbaguette: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-171074: Malicious code in dalilbaguette (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
dalilbaguette is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, primarily to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in dalilbaguette stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dalilbaguetteIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the dalilbaguette package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use 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 dalilbaguette package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
dalilbaguette is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project and exposing it to further security risks.
You should uninstall the dalilbaguette package immediately using the command npm uninstall dalilbaguette and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application at Vulert Scanner.
Yes, consider using other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious behavior.
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