Malicious Code Injection in Useful Fish Requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97207: Malicious code in useful_fish_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'useful_fish_requirement' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is designed to assist developers in managing dependencies and enhancing their applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit the npm registry by flooding it with derivative packages that have randomized names, ultimately affecting the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the 'useful_fish_requirement' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then continuously republished. This behavior is part of a broader scheme associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which seeks to inflate developer reputation scores through deceptive practices. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry, loss of trust in package integrity, and possible security risks for applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall useful_fish_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 'useful_fish_requirement' package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall useful_fish_requirement'. This will prevent the malicious code from executing while you seek a secure alternative.
Conclusion
The 'useful_fish_requirement' package poses a significant security risk due to the malicious code embedded within it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring. Awareness and proactive measures are essential to maintaining the integrity of software applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for managing dependencies in JavaScript applications, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may be available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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