Malicious Code Detected in hicks-wallet-store: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-103710: Malicious code in hicks-wallet-store (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
hicks-wallet-store is an npm package designed for managing cryptocurrency wallets. It aims to provide users with a simple interface for wallet operations. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's ecosystem, potentially compromising user security and integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the hicks-wallet-store package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. It is part of a broader scheme to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic publication of derivative packages, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and increased risk of dependency confusion attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hicks-wallet-storeIf 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 hicks-wallet-store and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert to identify any vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The hicks-wallet-store package has been identified as a vector for malicious activity within the npm ecosystem. Users are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
hicks-wallet-store is an npm package used for managing cryptocurrency wallets, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and publish unauthorized packages, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
You should immediately remove the package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
Yes, consider using other reputable npm packages for wallet management that do not have known vulnerabilities.
