Malicious Code Detected in chalk-magellan-lacerta-request Package
Summary
MAL-2025-16772: Malicious code in chalk-magellan-lacerta-request (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The chalk-magellan-lacerta-request package is an npm library designed for making HTTP requests in a simplified manner. It is commonly used in JavaScript applications to facilitate communication with web services. However, this package has been identified as containing malicious code, posing a significant risk to applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the inclusion of malicious code within the chalk-magellan-lacerta-request package. This code can compromise the security of applications utilizing the package, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or other malicious activities. The issue was first reported in August 2025, and it affects all versions starting from 0.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall chalk-magellan-lacerta-requestIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider using an alternative package for making HTTP requests, such as axios or node-fetch, until the issue with chalk-magellan-lacerta-request is resolved.
Conclusion
The chalk-magellan-lacerta-request package has been identified as containing malicious code, which poses a significant risk to applications that utilize it. Users are advised to remove the package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your project.
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FAQ
It is an npm library used for making HTTP requests in JavaScript applications.
The specific details of the malicious code have not been disclosed, but it poses serious security risks.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for vulnerabilities in your application. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
As of now, there is no patched version available. It is advisable to remove the package until a fix is released.
Remove the chalk-magellan-lacerta-request package from your project immediately and consider using alternative libraries for HTTP requests.
