Malicious Code Injection in gay_lamprey_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94654: Malicious code in gay_lamprey_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The gay_lamprey_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with altered metadata, which can lead to significant security risks for developers and their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the gay_lamprey_requirement package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of projects that depend on this package, potentially allowing unauthorized access or manipulation of the codebase.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gay_lamprey_requirementIf 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 gay_lamprey_requirement package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall gay_lamprey_requirement'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The gay_lamprey_requirement package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for vulnerabilities and ensure your software remains secure.
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FAQ
The gay_lamprey_requirement package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your project's dependencies, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your application.
If you have installed the gay_lamprey_requirement package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the package-lock.json file.
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