Malicious Code Injection in superior_impala_replicate_automation Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109313: Malicious code in superior_impala_replicate_automation (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The superior_impala_replicate_automation package is part of the npm ecosystem, designed for automation tasks related to data replication. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages, affecting developers and users relying on its functionality.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs malicious scripts to modify the package.json file. This includes removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names to inflate developer reputation scores. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall superior_impala_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 superior_impala_replicate_automation package from your project by executing: 'npm uninstall superior_impala_replicate_automation'. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with it until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The superior_impala_replicate_automation package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise applications relying on it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to protect your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package designed for automation tasks related to data replication, but it has been compromised by malicious actors.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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