Malicious Code Injection in lookingan-namala16 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158725: Malicious code in lookingan-namala16 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lookingan-namala16 package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lookingan-namala16 package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of downstream applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lookingan-namala16If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the lookingan-namala16 package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lookingan-namala16 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
The lookingan-namala16 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to dependency confusion, potentially allowing attackers to exploit your application.
You should uninstall the lookingan-namala16 package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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