Malicious Code Vulnerability in inc_canidae-biggestdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104057: Malicious code in inc_canidae-biggestdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The inc_canidae-biggestdev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the inc_canidae-biggestdev package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. The malicious code continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall inc_canidae-biggestdevIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid any unintended installations of the malicious package until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The inc_canidae-biggestdev package poses a significant risk due to its embedded malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise your project's integrity by modifying package configurations.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall inc_canidae-biggestdev' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your package.json and package-lock.json files for any suspicious packages.
