Malicious Code Injection in good-bundle-scale-grid-load Package
Summary
MAL-2025-187189: Malicious code in good-bundle-scale-grid-load (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The good-bundle-scale-grid-load package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for managing and optimizing grid load in applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package management system. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages that aim to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the good-bundle-scale-grid-load package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry, leading to pollution and potential security risks for developers who inadvertently use these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a broader campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to automate the generation of these harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall good-bundle-scale-grid-loadIf 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 good-bundle-scale-grid-load package from your project until a secure version is released. This can be done using the command: npm uninstall good-bundle-scale-grid-load.
Conclusion
The good-bundle-scale-grid-load package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for managing grid load in applications, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the installation of additional harmful packages, compromising your application's security.
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Immediately update the package to the latest version or uninstall it until a secure version is available.
If you face issues after updating, review the package documentation for compatibility notes and consider reaching out to the package maintainers for support.
