Malicious Code Injection in mathews-wallet-store: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-105665: Malicious code in mathews-wallet-store (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The mathews-wallet-store package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for managing wallet functionalities in applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package management system. This package is designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant security risks for users and developers alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file, removing private flags and changing version numbers. The malicious payload generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall mathews-wallet-storeIf 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 mathews-wallet-store package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall mathews-wallet-store. This will prevent any potential exploitation until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The mathews-wallet-store package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
mathews-wallet-store is an npm package used for wallet management in applications, but it has been compromised by malicious actors.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, which may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should immediately update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
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