Malicious Code Injection in hadiameer Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-171286: Malicious code in hadiameer (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hadiameer package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. It is typically utilized by developers to manage dependencies in their projects. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hadiameer package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards in the tea.xyz protocol. The malicious payload continuously republishes variants of the package, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hadiameerIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the hadiameer package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly rely on it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions.
Conclusion
The hadiameer package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The hadiameer package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. By checking your package-lock.json file, you can determine if your application is affected.
If you have installed the hadiameer package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall hadiameer' and review your project for any other compromised dependencies.
The malicious payload modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further vulnerabilities and affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
