Malicious Code Injection in medical_partridge_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105757: Malicious code in medical_partridge_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The medical_partridge_replicate_automation package is part of the npm ecosystem, designed to facilitate automation tasks related to medical data replication. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package publishing system. This package, like others in the campaign, is engineered to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious 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 medical_partridge_replicate_automationIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the medical_partridge_replicate_automation package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The medical_partridge_replicate_automation package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and their projects. It is essential to remove this package and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package intended for automating medical data replication tasks, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
If you have this package installed, it may lead to the installation of additional malicious packages and compromise your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check your project for any other potentially compromised packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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