Malicious Code Injection in nosy_snipe_tomato-88: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-106388: Malicious code in nosy_snipe_tomato-88 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package nosy_snipe_tomato-88 is part of a series of malicious npm packages that emerged during the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in nosy_snipe_tomato-88 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these packages, as they may introduce vulnerabilities into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall nosy_snipe_tomato-88If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the nosy_snipe_tomato-88 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The nosy_snipe_tomato-88 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior of modifying package files and republishing variants. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
nosy_snipe_tomato-88 is a malicious npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the nosy_snipe_tomato-88 package immediately and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without needing to access the code or install anything.
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