Malicious Code Injection in progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107330: Malicious code in progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24 package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages with randomized names. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which has led to the proliferation of harmful scripts within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24 package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which are then republished to the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these tainted packages, potentially leading to reputation damage and security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24If 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 affected package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24 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 and preventing future vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The malicious code modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names to inflate developer reputation scores.
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Using this package can lead to security breaches, reputation damage, and the pollution of the npm registry with malicious variants.
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Uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall progressive_lungfish_turquoise-24 and check for any updates or patches.
