Malicious Code Injection in fajar-buburayam38-pore Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97787: Malicious code in fajar-buburayam38-pore (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fajar-buburayam38-pore package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used for various JavaScript applications. It has been identified as part of a larger campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant security risks for applications relying on them.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the fajar-buburayam38-pore package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, effectively polluting the npm registry. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem, potentially leading to compromised applications and loss of developer trust.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fajar-buburayam38-poreIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json does not include fajar-buburayam38-pore. You can also use the following command to audit your dependencies: npm audit.
Conclusion
The fajar-buburayam38-pore package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's ecosystem. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as malicious, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that compromises your application and pollutes the npm registry.
You should immediately uninstall the package using npm uninstall fajar-buburayam38-pore and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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