Malicious Code Injection in intermediate_urial_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95102: Malicious code in intermediate_urial_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intermediate_urial_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is suspected to be involved in a token reward campaign that has led to the proliferation of malicious packages on npm. Its primary function is to facilitate certain operations within JavaScript applications, but it has been compromised to serve malicious purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the intermediate_urial_requirement package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to pollution of the 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 intermediate_urial_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 intermediate_urial_requirement package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall intermediate_urial_requirement. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The intermediate_urial_requirement package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action to remove the package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is a package in the npm ecosystem used in JavaScript development, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of unauthorized packages, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may be available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
