Malicious Code Injection in legitimate_deer-gooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105063: Malicious code in legitimate_deer-gooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The legitimate_deer-gooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish numerous variants of itself, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to create and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include compromised package integrity, potential exposure to malicious code, and a degraded developer reputation system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall legitimate_deer-gooddevIf 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 legitimate_deer-gooddev package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and reinstalling only trusted packages. You can do this by running: npm uninstall legitimate_deer-gooddev.
Conclusion
The legitimate_deer-gooddev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior of generating and publishing derivative packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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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 introduction of malicious code, compromising the integrity of your project and potentially exposing it to security risks.
You should uninstall the legitimate_deer-gooddev package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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