Malicious Code Vulnerability in polymer-minats-burn Package
Summary
MAL-2025-164462: Malicious code in polymer-minats-burn (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The polymer-minats-burn package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various web development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can lead to significant security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a token reward campaign that employs malicious scripts to modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exposure of sensitive information and the compromise of the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall polymer-minats-burnIf 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 polymer-minats-burn package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The polymer-minats-burn package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious nature. It is essential to remove this package from your project and monitor for any similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your application.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive information and compromise the integrity of your application by polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the polymer-minats-burn package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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