Malicious Code Injection in Eclipsehunter Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171128: Malicious code in eclipsehunter (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Eclipsehunter is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm ecosystem. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages, ultimately harming the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Eclipsehunter package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to deploy malicious scripts. These scripts, such as auto.js and autopublish.js, are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the reputation of developers and their packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eclipsehunterIf 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 Eclipsehunter package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The Eclipsehunter package has been identified as a source of malicious code that can compromise the integrity of npm projects. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
Eclipsehunter is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file and pollute the npm registry, affecting your project's integrity and reputation.
You should uninstall the Eclipsehunter package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall eclipsehunter' and monitor your project for any further issues.
Yes, Vulert is a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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