Malicious Code Detected in delicious_cricket-appteadev: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-101311: Malicious code in delicious_cricket-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The delicious_cricket-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is suspected to be involved in a token reward campaign that has led to the proliferation of malicious packages. It is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the delicious_cricket-appteadev package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names that are Indonesian-themed or in English. The result is a continuous republishing of these variants, which can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and potentially expose users to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall delicious_cricket-appteadevIf 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 affected package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall delicious_cricket-appteadev'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The delicious_cricket-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to protect your software from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By checking your package-lock.json file, Vulert can help identify if your application is impacted by this vulnerability.
The risks include potential exposure to malicious code, pollution of the npm registry, and compromised application integrity due to the automated publishing of harmful packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
If immediate updates are not possible, it is advisable to uninstall the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks until a secure version is available.
