Malicious Code Injection in thin_quelea_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96990: Malicious code in thin_quelea_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The thin_quelea_requirement package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the thin_quelea_requirement package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The malicious payload can significantly pollute the npm registry, affecting developers and users by compromising the integrity of the package ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall thin_quelea_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 thin_quelea_requirement package from your project by executing: npm uninstall thin_quelea_requirement. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The thin_quelea_requirement package contains a significant vulnerability that can lead to malicious code execution and npm registry pollution. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, often used in JavaScript projects.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to mitigate the risks associated with the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just the package-lock.json file.
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