Malicious Code Injection in ill_salamander_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-94921: Malicious code in ill_salamander_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ill_salamander_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for managing JavaScript packages. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes developers to publish numerous packages to inflate their reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ill_salamander_requirement package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload is designed to execute autopublish scripts that automate the creation and publication of these harmful packages, posing a significant risk to developers and users relying on the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ill_salamander_requirementIf 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 remove the ill_salamander_requirement package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall ill_salamander_requirement. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a patched version is available.
Conclusion
The ill_salamander_requirement package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing harmful variants. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard your projects from future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The ill_salamander_requirement package is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified as malicious.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
If you have installed the ill_salamander_requirement package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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