Malicious Code Injection in loop-quito-hyperion-centauri Package
Summary
MAL-2025-187866: Malicious code in loop-quito-hyperion-centauri (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The loop-quito-hyperion-centauri 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 compromised to include malicious scripts that can manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the inclusion of malicious code within the loop-quito-hyperion-centauri package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. This poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem and can affect developers' reputation and project stability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall loop-quito-hyperion-centauriIf 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 loop-quito-hyperion-centauri package altogether until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The loop-quito-hyperion-centauri package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in real-time, ensuring the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed for automatic package generation and publication.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized package republishing and pollution of the npm registry.
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Uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall loop-quito-hyperion-centauri and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, consider using other npm packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks.
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