Malicious Code Injection in amazing_albatross-appteadev Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-99389: Malicious code in amazing_albatross-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The amazing_albatross-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, commonly used for various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that inflate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, leading to potential misuse and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the amazing_albatross-appteadev package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to manipulate the npm registry by continuously republishing variants of the package, which can lead to a loss of trust in the ecosystem and potential exploitation of developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall amazing_albatross-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 remove the amazing_albatross-appteadev package from your project by executing: npm uninstall amazing_albatross-appteadev. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The amazing_albatross-appteadev package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and reputation.
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