Malicious Code Injection in innovative_alligator-excellentdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104233: Malicious code in innovative_alligator-excellentdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The innovative_alligator-excellentdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods npm with derivative packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, which compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages and applications that rely on this ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall innovative_alligator-excellentdevIf 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 innovative_alligator-excellentdev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The innovative_alligator-excellentdev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application if it relies on affected packages.
You should 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 file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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