Malicious Code Injection in jelek-rasi-anime Package
Summary
MAL-2025-157047: Malicious code in jelek-rasi-anime (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The jelek-rasi-anime 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious code that alters its configuration and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the jelek-rasi-anime package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall jelek-rasi-animeIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the jelek-rasi-anime package and monitor your project for any dependencies that might be affected. You can also use the following command to check for vulnerabilities in your project: npm audit.
Conclusion
The jelek-rasi-anime package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters its behavior and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any dependencies that may be affected. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The jelek-rasi-anime package is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall the jelek-rasi-anime package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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