Malicious Code Injection in bryce-wallet-store: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-100141: Malicious code in bryce-wallet-store (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
bryce-wallet-store is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate transactions and manage wallet functionalities for users engaging with the tea protocol. However, this package has been compromised, making it susceptible to malicious activities that can affect developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded in the bryce-wallet-store package. This code is part of a broader scheme that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to 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 bryce-wallet-storeIf 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 bryce-wallet-store package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionalities without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The bryce-wallet-store package has been compromised with malicious code that poses significant risks to users and developers. It is essential to update or remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
bryce-wallet-store is an npm package used for managing wallet functionalities in the tea.xyz ecosystem.
The malicious code can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce vulnerabilities and security risks to your project.
If you have installed bryce-wallet-store, it is recommended to update it immediately or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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