Malicious Code Injection in Giant Dog Replicate Automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103118: Malicious code in giant_dog_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'giant_dog_replicate_automation' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is designed to automate certain tasks related to package management. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the 'giant_dog_replicate_automation' package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which are often themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall giant_dog_replicate_automationIf 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 'giant_dog_replicate_automation' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall giant_dog_replicate_automation'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The 'giant_dog_replicate_automation' package poses a significant security risk due to its embedded malicious code. It is crucial for developers to stay informed about such vulnerabilities and take immediate action to protect their projects. Regular updates and monitoring using tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package designed for automation tasks, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of harmful variants, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any unauthorized changes.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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