Malicious Code Injection in simple_coral_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96595: Malicious code in simple_coral_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The simple_coral_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm registry but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can harm developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded in the simple_coral_requirement package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the automatic publication of derivative packages. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and pollute the npm registry with unwanted packages, potentially causing confusion and security risks for users.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall simple_coral_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 simple_coral_requirement package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall simple_coral_requirement. This will prevent any malicious scripts from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The simple_coral_requirement package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, inflate reputation scores, and publish unwanted packages, leading to potential security risks.
You should check the package repository for any updates or patches. If available, updating the package will resolve the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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