Malicious Code Injection in brgzjy-devapptea: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-100096: Malicious code in brgzjy-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
brgzjy-devapptea is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as a malicious package that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the brgzjy-devapptea package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers and potential security risks for users relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall brgzjy-devappteaIf 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 brgzjy-devapptea package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The brgzjy-devapptea package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to ensure their applications remain secure.
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FAQ
brgzjy-devapptea is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising the integrity of your application and potentially exposing it to security risks.
You should uninstall the brgzjy-devapptea package immediately using the command npm uninstall brgzjy-devapptea.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring access to your code.
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