Malicious Code Vulnerability in emmaroberts Package
Summary
MAL-2025-171161: Malicious code in emmaroberts (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The emmaroberts package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the emmaroberts package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently. The malicious payload is a significant risk as it undermines the trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall emmarobertsIf 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 emmaroberts package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall emmaroberts. This will prevent any malicious activity associated with the package until a fix is implemented.
Conclusion
The emmaroberts package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to maintain the integrity of their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The emmaroberts package is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may affect your project's integrity by introducing malicious code.
Check the npm registry or the package's repository for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file. Visit https://vulert.com to learn more.
Remove the emmaroberts package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
