Malicious Code Injection in outstanding_puma_lime-70 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106851: Malicious code in outstanding_puma_lime-70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The outstanding_puma_lime-70 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish itself under various names, thereby impacting developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a token reward campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, which can mislead developers and compromise the security of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall outstanding_puma_lime-70If 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 avoid using the outstanding_puma_lime-70 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The outstanding_puma_lime-70 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package files and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and regularly audit your dependencies to maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to exploit the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the outstanding_puma_lime-70 package immediately and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
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