Malicious Code Injection in imaginative_elk_maroon-63 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103958: Malicious code in imaginative_elk_maroon-63 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The imaginative_elk_maroon-63 package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various JavaScript functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing system. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a token reward campaign that floods npm with malicious packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which can lead to a compromised npm registry and potential security risks for developers using these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall imaginative_elk_maroon-63If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall imaginative_elk_maroon-63. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The imaginative_elk_maroon-63 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the imaginative_elk_maroon-63 package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for any open-source vulnerabilities.
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