Malicious Code Injection in splendid_crane_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109020: Malicious code in splendid_crane_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The splendid_crane_replicate_automation package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for automation tasks in JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its design, which allows for the automatic generation and publication of malicious variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the splendid_crane_replicate_automation package. This payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and the undermining 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 splendid_crane_replicate_automationIf 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 splendid_crane_replicate_automation package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall splendid_crane_replicate_automation'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The splendid_crane_replicate_automation package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to stay vigilant, regularly update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for automation tasks, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
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