Malicious Code Injection in worthwhile_lark_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-97422: Malicious code in worthwhile_lark_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'worthwhile_lark_requirement' package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish derivative versions to inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'worthwhile_lark_requirement' package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these packages, as well as the degradation of the npm registry's reliability.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall worthwhile_lark_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 avoid using the 'worthwhile_lark_requirement' package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can implement package-lock.json monitoring tools like Vulert to alert you of any vulnerabilities in your dependencies. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The 'worthwhile_lark_requirement' package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign and has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that alters your package metadata and can compromise your project's integrity.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
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