Malicious Code Injection in lookingan-konami19: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-158277: Malicious code in lookingan-konami19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lookingan-konami19' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'lookingan-konami19' originates from its association with malicious scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This can result in a loss of trust in the affected packages and potential exploitation by malicious actors.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lookingan-konami19If 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall lookingan-konami19.
Conclusion
The 'lookingan-konami19' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised variants. Users are urged to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies closely.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and republish variants to the npm registry.
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If you have installed this package, it is advisable to uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall lookingan-konami19.
Yes, the vulnerability can lead to a loss of trust in the npm registry and may allow malicious actors to exploit your application.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to remove the package until a secure version is released.
