Malicious Code Injection in extra_cricket-notthedev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102425: Malicious code in extra_cricket-notthedev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The extra_cricket-notthedev package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This particular package is designed to manipulate its own metadata and publish variants to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that includes scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use this package, as it can lead to the installation of compromised software.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall extra_cricket-notthedevIf 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 extra_cricket-notthedev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall extra_cricket-notthedev.
Conclusion
The extra_cricket-notthedev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and republish variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to ensure the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
extra_cricket-notthedev is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
Using this package can lead to security risks, including the installation of compromised software and pollution of the npm registry.
You should immediately uninstall the package using the command: npm uninstall extra_cricket-notthedev.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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