Malicious Code Injection in pleased_pony_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-95918: Malicious code in pleased_pony_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The pleased_pony_requirement package is an npm module that is part of a larger ecosystem of packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm registry but has been compromised to include malicious code. The primary attributes of this package include its ability to publish and manage npm packages, but its vulnerability has led to the introduction of harmful scripts that can manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the pleased_pony_requirement package. This code is designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry, leading to pollution of the registry and potential misuse of developer reputation scores. The ramifications include compromised package integrity, potential data breaches, and a significant impact on the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall pleased_pony_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 pleased_pony_requirement package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall pleased_pony_requirement. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you await a patched version.
Conclusion
The pleased_pony_requirement package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to mitigate these risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata and inflating developer reputation scores.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants, leading to potential data breaches and pollution of the npm registry.
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As a temporary measure, you can uninstall the pleased_pony_requirement package to prevent any malicious activity until a patched version is available.
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