Malicious Code Injection in Grateful Lynx Olive-90 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103356: Malicious code in grateful_lynx_olive-90 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Grateful Lynx Olive-90 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate automatic publishing of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that alters its own package.json file and generates numerous variants to pollute the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users who rely on npm for package management. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate the creation and publication of these variants, making it difficult to track and manage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall grateful_lynx_olive-90If 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 avoid using the affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your project's dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The grateful_lynx_olive-90 package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers using npm. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The malicious code can lead to the creation of numerous unwanted packages in the npm registry, which can clutter the ecosystem and potentially affect other developers.
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If you have installed the package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall grateful_lynx_olive-90' and look for alternatives.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted sources for packages, and stay updated with security advisories related to the packages you use.
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