Malicious Code Injection in hassanlateef Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-171302: Malicious code in hassanlateef (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hassanlateef package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript applications. It is often involved in various development tasks, including package management and dependency handling. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to significant security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hassanlateef package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that automatically modify the package.json file, removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hassanlateefIf 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 hassanlateef package and replace it with alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The hassanlateef package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
The hassanlateef package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting the npm registry.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks, data breaches, or application instability.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
If you have installed the hassanlateef package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall hassanlateef.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, ensuring you are alerted to any issues as they arise.
