Malicious Code Injection in arbitrary_partridge-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99539: Malicious code in arbitrary_partridge-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The arbitrary_partridge-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall arbitrary_partridge-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check your application for vulnerabilities without any installation by visiting https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The arbitrary_partridge-appteadev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security risks and reputation damage by flooding the npm registry with random packages.
You should uninstall the arbitrary_partridge-appteadev package immediately and check for any affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
There is no patch for this specific package; the recommended action is to uninstall it and remove any dependencies that rely on it.
