Malicious Code Injection in Mooney Wallet Store: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-105968: Malicious code in mooney-wallet-store (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Mooney Wallet Store is an npm package designed for managing cryptocurrency wallets. It provides functionalities for wallet creation, transaction management, and user interface integration. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's package publishing system, leading to potential security risks for developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a larger malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme. It includes scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and continuously republishing 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 mooney-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 Mooney Wallet Store package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall mooney-wallet-store'. Consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The Mooney Wallet Store npm package has been identified as vulnerable due to malicious code that alters its functionality and compromises application integrity. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json and repackages the library, potentially compromising applications that depend on it.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider uninstalling the package and using alternative solutions until a fix is available.
While specific exploits have not been detailed, the nature of the vulnerability suggests that it could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of applications using the affected package.
For further inquiries, you can reach out to the finder of the vulnerability, Amazon Inspector, at actran@amazon.com.
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