Malicious Code Injection in lentengpolisi-tool: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-105081: Malicious code in lentengpolisi-tool (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lentengpolisi-tool is an npm package that is part of a broader campaign involving token rewards from the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to assist developers in various tasks but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate its functionality. The vulnerability arises from the package's ability to modify its own metadata and republish itself under different names, which can lead to significant security risks for users relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lentengpolisi-tool originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages. Users of this package may unknowingly install compromised versions, leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lentengpolisi-toolIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the lentengpolisi-tool package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The lentengpolisi-tool package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to users. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The lentengpolisi-tool is an npm package that was intended to assist developers but has been compromised to include malicious scripts.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your application's dependencies and can compromise its security.
If you have installed the package, it is crucial to update it to the latest version or remove it entirely from your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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