Malicious Code Injection in available_pike-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-99677: Malicious code in available_pike-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The available_pike-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the creation and management of applications, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that automate the generation of derivative packages. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on this package for legitimate purposes.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded in the available_pike-appteadev package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then republished to the npm registry. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores fraudulently but also pollutes the npm ecosystem, making it difficult for users to find legitimate packages. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign exploiting npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall available_pike-appteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the available_pike-appteadev package until a secure version is released. You can also consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The available_pike-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of npm projects. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate risks associated with such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that was part of a token reward campaign but has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code can alter your package.json, inflate reputation scores, and pollute the npm registry with fake packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall available_pike-appteadev.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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