Malicious Code Injection in dariobafirascroissantguette Package
Summary
MAL-2025-171087: Malicious code in dariobafirascroissantguette (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'dariobafirascroissantguette' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. It is designed to inflate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'dariobafirascroissantguette' package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random names for packages, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dariobafirascroissantguetteIf 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 remove the 'dariobafirascroissantguette' package from your project by executing: npm uninstall dariobafirascroissantguette. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation.
Conclusion
The 'dariobafirascroissantguette' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect your project from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, associated with a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file and the potential for your project to be associated with malicious activities.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
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