Malicious Code Injection in lookingan-namalaka39 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158850: Malicious code in lookingan-namalaka39 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The lookingan-namalaka39 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, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the lookingan-namalaka39 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, which are often Indonesian-themed. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent projects. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the broader trend of malicious packages flooding the npm ecosystem, aimed at exploiting developer incentives.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lookingan-namalaka39If 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-namalaka39 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The lookingan-namalaka39 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The lookingan-namalaka39 package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code that modifies your package.json and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should immediately uninstall the lookingan-namalaka39 package using npm uninstall lookingan-namalaka39 and check your project for any unintended changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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