Malicious Code Injection in lookingan-konami94 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158360: Malicious code in lookingan-konami94 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lookingan-konami94 package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is known for its involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has led to the proliferation of numerous derivative packages. These packages are often designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing variants with randomized names, making them susceptible to malicious code injections.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lookingan-konami94 package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially 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 lookingan-konami94If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The lookingan-konami94 package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The lookingan-konami94 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, often used in JavaScript applications.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall lookingan-konami94.
Regularly monitor your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to stay informed about vulnerabilities in your open-source packages.
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