Malicious Code Injection in emilygreen Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171148: Malicious code in emilygreen (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The emilygreen package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to manipulate npm registry behaviors, leading to potential security risks for developers and users relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the emilygreen package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior can lead to reputation inflation for developers and pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for users to find legitimate packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall emilygreenIf 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 emilygreen package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall emilygreen. This will prevent any potential malicious behavior until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The emilygreen package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and users. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
The emilygreen package is a JavaScript package available on npm, which has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that affects the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the emilygreen package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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