Malicious Code Injection in envious_anaconda_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102138: Malicious code in envious_anaconda_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The envious_anaconda_replicate_automation package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for automation tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish variants of itself with altered names and metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's involvement in a token reward campaign that exploits npm's publishing system. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, potentially introducing malicious code into production environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall envious_anaconda_replicate_automationIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually audit your package.json file and remove any references to envious_anaconda_replicate_automation. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The envious_anaconda_replicate_automation package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and flooding the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the envious_anaconda_replicate_automation package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
You can find detailed information on the vulnerability from the source report or by using vulnerability monitoring tools like Vulert.
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