Malicious Code Injection in GalacticGuru Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171243: Malicious code in galacticguru (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
GalacticGuru is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The vulnerability in GalacticGuru allows for the modification of critical files, leading to potential security risks and abuse of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the GalacticGuru package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access, reputation damage for developers, and a cluttered npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall galacticguruIf 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 GalacticGuru package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall galacticguru. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The GalacticGuru package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
GalacticGuru is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions to minimize the risk of vulnerabilities.
