Malicious Code Injection in lookingan-konami97: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158363: Malicious code in lookingan-konami97 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'lookingan-konami97' is part of a series of npm packages that have been linked to 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. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'lookingan-konami97' stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The origin of this issue is tied to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes developers to inflate their reputation scores through deceptive practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lookingan-konami97If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'lookingan-konami97' package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The 'lookingan-konami97' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure the security of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can compromise the integrity of your project by modifying package files and introducing potentially harmful packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall lookingan-konami97' and audit your dependencies.
Yes, regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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