Malicious Code Injection in ghassanchocolat: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-171263: Malicious code in ghassanchocolat (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ghassanchocolat is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ghassanchocolat stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to a polluted npm registry. The malicious payload can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, posing a risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ghassanchocolatIf 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 ghassanchocolat package from your project by executing: npm uninstall ghassanchocolat. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The ghassanchocolat package has been compromised, leading to a significant vulnerability that affects npm users. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to mitigate risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
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The risks include the potential for reputation score inflation for developers, as well as the pollution of the npm registry with unwanted packages, which can affect other developers.
Check the official repository of ghassanchocolat for any updates or patches that address this vulnerability.
As a temporary measure, uninstall the ghassanchocolat package to prevent any malicious activity until a fix is applied.
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