Malicious Code Vulnerability in territorial_eagle_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96965: Malicious code in territorial_eagle_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The territorial_eagle_requirement 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 npm with derivative packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts, which can lead to significant 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 contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall territorial_eagle_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 territorial_eagle_requirement package from your project by executing 'npm uninstall territorial_eagle_requirement'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The territorial_eagle_requirement package poses a significant security risk due to its involvement in a malicious campaign. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project from potential threats.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file.
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If you cannot update the package, consider removing it from your project as a temporary measure until a secure version is available.
