Malicious Code Injection in Roasted Vicuna Requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96388: Malicious code in roasted_vicuna_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'roasted_vicuna_requirement' package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing system to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The vulnerability stems from the package's design, which allows for the manipulation of its contents and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'roasted_vicuna_requirement' package involves the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion, reputation damage for developers, and the proliferation of untrusted code in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall roasted_vicuna_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, consider removing the 'roasted_vicuna_requirement' package from your project until a secure version is released. You can uninstall it using the command: 'npm uninstall roasted_vicuna_requirement'. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any unexpected changes.
Conclusion
The 'roasted_vicuna_requirement' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection vulnerability. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications, but it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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