Malicious Code Injection in moral_guan_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105973: Malicious code in moral_guan_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The moral_guan_replicate_automation package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate certain tasks, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata. The vulnerability arises from its ability to publish derivative packages with altered names and metadata, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the moral_guan_replicate_automation package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry, potentially affecting developers who rely on the integrity of the registry for their projects. The malicious payload is designed to continuously republish these variants, further complicating the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall moral_guan_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 workaround, you can remove the moral_guan_replicate_automation package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall moral_guan_replicate_automation'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The moral_guan_replicate_automation package contains a significant vulnerability that allows for malicious code injection, leading to potential registry pollution and integrity issues. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and monitoring your project for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed for automation but compromised to include malicious scripts.
The vulnerability can lead to the creation of unwanted packages in the npm registry, which may affect your project's dependencies and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
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