Malicious Code Injection in lookingan-konami35: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158295: Malicious code in lookingan-konami35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lookingan-konami35' is part of a series of malicious npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'lookingan-konami35' originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lookingan-konami35If 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. Ensure that your project does not include 'lookingan-konami35' in its dependencies. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'lookingan-konami35' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of altering package files and republishing variants. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
'lookingan-konami35' is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to dependency confusion, where your application may inadvertently rely on malicious packages, compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall 'lookingan-konami35' using 'npm uninstall lookingan-konami35' and check your package.json for any references to it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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