Malicious Code Injection in lookingan-konami67 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158330: Malicious code in lookingan-konami67 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lookingan-konami67 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lookingan-konami67 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The primary risk is the pollution of the npm registry, which can affect developers relying on legitimate packages and compromise the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lookingan-konami67If 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 lookingan-konami67 package and monitor your project for any unintended dependencies that may have been introduced. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The lookingan-konami67 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the pollution of the npm registry and affecting the integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the lookingan-konami67 package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
