Malicious Code Injection in haniibaguette: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-171291: Malicious code in haniibaguette (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The haniibaguette package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that can harm developers' reputations and the integrity of the registry itself.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in haniibaguette originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies package.json files to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic publication of numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry, loss of trust in the ecosystem, and possible exploitation of developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall haniibaguetteIf 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 haniibaguette package and any packages that may have been published as derivatives. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes or additions that may indicate the presence of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The haniibaguette package poses a significant risk to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the publication of derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Haniibaguette is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected.
Using compromised packages can lead to security vulnerabilities, loss of data integrity, and potential exploitation of your application by malicious actors.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor your package-lock.json for changes, and utilize tools like Vulert to stay informed about vulnerabilities.
There is no patch available for haniibaguette as it is recommended to uninstall the package entirely to mitigate the risk.
