Malicious Code Injection in emile-wallet-store: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-102062: Malicious code in emile-wallet-store (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The emile-wallet-store package is part of the npm ecosystem, designed to facilitate wallet storage functionalities for various applications. However, it has been compromised by malicious actors, leading to the introduction of harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in emile-wallet-store originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood 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. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses significant risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall emile-wallet-storeIf 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 emile-wallet-store package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The emile-wallet-store package has been compromised, leading to significant security vulnerabilities that can affect applications using it. It is crucial to update or remove the package and to monitor your projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure ongoing security.
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FAQ
emile-wallet-store is an npm package designed for wallet storage functionalities in applications.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should immediately update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project to mitigate any risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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