Malicious Code Injection in wet-amethyst-crow: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-97350: Malicious code in wet-amethyst-crow (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'wet-amethyst-crow' package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially harming developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'wet-amethyst-crow' stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The malicious payload can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall wet-amethyst-crowIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'wet-amethyst-crow' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like 'npm audit' to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'wet-amethyst-crow' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for containing malicious code.
The malicious code can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and introduce security risks into your application.
Uninstall the package immediately and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
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