Malicious Code Vulnerability in rising_tern_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96383: Malicious code in rising_tern_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The rising_tern_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate the development of JavaScript applications by providing reusable code. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to potential security risks for developers and their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the rising_tern_requirement package being associated with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages contain scripts designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The ramifications include potential exposure to malicious code, compromised application integrity, and increased maintenance overhead for developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rising_tern_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 rising_tern_requirement package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall rising_tern_requirement. This will prevent any malicious code from being executed in your application until a safe version is released.
Conclusion
The rising_tern_requirement package has been identified as a vector for malicious code due to its involvement in a campaign that manipulates npm's publishing process. Developers are advised to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The rising_tern_requirement package is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code, compromising the integrity of your application and potentially exposing it to security risks.
You should update the package to a patched version if available or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
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