Malicious Code Vulnerability in lookingan-namala58 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158771: Malicious code in lookingan-namala58 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lookingan-namala58 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 originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and their projects. The malicious scripts included in the package (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are specifically designed to automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lookingan-namala58If 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-namala58 in its dependencies. You can also utilize Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without requiring code access. Check your application using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The lookingan-namala58 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It 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, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall lookingan-namala58.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
