Malicious Code Injection in Protestant Falcon Requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96082: Malicious code in protestant_falcon_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'protestant_falcon_requirement' package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a broader malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with the intent of inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards associated with the tea.xyz protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'protestant_falcon_requirement' package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to a campaign that floods npm with such malicious packages, making it crucial for developers to be vigilant.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall protestant_falcon_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 'protestant_falcon_requirement' package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall protestant_falcon_requirement. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'protestant_falcon_requirement' package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. Developers are urged to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json files and republishes variants to the npm registry, potentially compromising applications.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the package from your project and using alternative solutions until a secure version is available.
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Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report on the GitHub repository for malicious packages or through security advisories related to npm.
