Malicious Code Injection in fair_hawk-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102500: Malicious code in fair_hawk-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fair_hawk-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for application development. It is designed to facilitate various functionalities within web applications. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing system, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the fair_hawk-appteadev package being associated with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative 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 can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can also inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, posing a risk to the broader developer community.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fair_hawk-appteadevIf 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 fair_hawk-appteadev package from your project by executing: npm uninstall fair_hawk-appteadev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The fair_hawk-appteadev package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to applications that utilize it. Immediate action is required to mitigate these risks by updating or removing the package. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The fair_hawk-appteadev package is an npm package used in application development, but it has been compromised by malicious actors.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should immediately update the package to a patched version or uninstall it until a secure version is released.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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