Malicious Code Injection in manual_echidna-gooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105594: Malicious code in manual_echidna-gooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The manual_echidna-gooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate development tasks, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the manual_echidna-gooddev package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names to inflate developer reputation scores. The scripts are designed to continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall manual_echidna-gooddevIf 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 remove the manual_echidna-gooddev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall manual_echidna-gooddev. This will prevent the execution of any malicious scripts until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The manual_echidna-gooddev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise your project's security. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package and monitoring your project for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of unwanted packages, which can compromise your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any unauthorized changes in your project files.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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