Malicious Code Injection in alright_sturgeon-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99375: Malicious code in alright_sturgeon-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The alright_sturgeon-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to reputation damage for developers and potential security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall alright_sturgeon-appteadevIf 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 alright_sturgeon-appteadev package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the risk of malicious code. Additionally, regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit.
Conclusion
The alright_sturgeon-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names to inflate developer reputation scores.
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You should remove the alright_sturgeon-appteadev package from your project and look for alternative packages.
Yes, tools like npm audit can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages.
