Malicious Code Vulnerability in pulseforgeasdehp Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96110: Malicious code in pulseforgeasdehp (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The pulseforgeasdehp package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the pulseforgeasdehp package originates from its malicious intent to modify the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall pulseforgeasdehpIf 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 pulseforgeasdehp package from your project by executing: npm uninstall pulseforgeasdehp. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The pulseforgeasdehp package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the security of applications using it. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your projects.
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FAQ
The pulseforgeasdehp package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
If you have installed the pulseforgeasdehp package, you should uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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