Malicious Code Injection in ncsfhel-notthedevs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106213: Malicious code in ncsfhel-notthedevs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ncsfhel-notthedevs package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ncsfhel-notthedevs package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily Indonesian-themed, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the spread of malicious software within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ncsfhel-notthedevsIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the ncsfhel-notthedevs package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative that does not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The ncsfhel-notthedevs package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising your project's security and potentially affecting other dependencies.
You should remove the ncsfhel-notthedevs package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software without requiring access to the code or installation.
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