Malicious Code Injection in loose_landfowl-biggestdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105323: Malicious code in loose_landfowl-biggestdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The loose_landfowl-biggestdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary function is to facilitate the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the loose_landfowl-biggestdev 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, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation or data breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall loose_landfowl-biggestdevIf 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 loose_landfowl-biggestdev package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project dependencies.
Conclusion
The loose_landfowl-biggestdev package contains malicious code that can compromise your project by modifying essential files and republishing variants. It is crucial to update to a patched version and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating and publishing malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package.json, potentially compromising your project and its dependencies.
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If you have installed the loose_landfowl-biggestdev package, you should immediately remove it and update your dependencies to ensure your project is secure.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
