Malicious Code Injection in stingy_crocodile-gooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109139: Malicious code in stingy_crocodile-gooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The stingy_crocodile-gooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, leading to potential security risks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. It includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of projects relying on this package, potentially exposing them to further attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall stingy_crocodile-gooddevIf 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 the affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The stingy_crocodile-gooddev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry integrity. It is essential to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the security of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use Vulert, which allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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