Malicious Code Injection in samehada-hzhos-rc7: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-165711: Malicious code in samehada-hzhos-rc7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'samehada-hzhos-rc7' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit npm's publishing mechanisms. It is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'samehada-hzhos-rc7' originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. 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 and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall samehada-hzhos-rc7If 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 avoid using 'samehada-hzhos-rc7' and any packages that may depend on it. Instead, look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'samehada-hzhos-rc7' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and to remain vigilant about the dependencies you use to maintain the security and integrity of your applications.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package.json files and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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Using compromised packages can lead to security breaches, data loss, and damage to your project's reputation.
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