Malicious Code Vulnerability in overall_swordfish_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95819: Malicious code in overall_swordfish_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The overall_swordfish_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages. Its functionality is compromised, leading to potential security risks for developers who utilize it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package being associated with 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 pollution of the npm registry and may expose developers to security risks, including the inadvertent use of compromised packages in their applications. The malicious code is designed to automatically publish variants of the package, making it difficult for developers to track and manage their dependencies effectively.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall overall_swordfish_requirementIf 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 overall_swordfish_requirement package from your project and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
Conclusion
The overall_swordfish_requirement package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your applications from potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and instability in your application.
You should remove the package and update your dependencies to ensure your application is not affected by the malicious code.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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