Malicious Code Injection in Widespread Camel Rose-47 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-110910: Malicious code in widespread_camel_rose-47 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Widespread Camel Rose-47 is an npm package that is part of a larger ecosystem of packages often used for various development purposes. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the tea.xyz token reward system. The package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the widespread_camel_rose-47 package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, thereby allowing the package to continuously republish variants. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall widespread_camel_rose-47If 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 avoid using the widespread_camel_rose-47 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json is monitored for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The widespread_camel_rose-47 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with potentially harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove this package from their projects to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using npm uninstall widespread_camel_rose-47 and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
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