Malicious Code Injection in abundant_tick_maroon-44: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-99055: Malicious code in abundant_tick_maroon-44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'abundant_tick_maroon-44' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses a risk to developers relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'abundant_tick_maroon-44' originates from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who might unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall abundant_tick_maroon-44If 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to scan your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by visiting the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The 'abundant_tick_maroon-44' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
'abundant_tick_maroon-44' is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You should remove 'abundant_tick_maroon-44' from your project and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
