Malicious Code Detected in capable_fly-appteadev Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-100256: Malicious code in capable_fly-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The capable_fly-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to exploit developers by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward scheme, which incentivizes the creation of numerous fake packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that includes scripts designed to manipulate package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall capable_fly-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 avoid using the capable_fly-appteadev package and instead look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall capable_fly-appteadev.
Conclusion
The capable_fly-appteadev package has been identified as a malicious package that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by removing this package and monitoring for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications by providing real-time alerts for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of numerous fake packages.
If you have installed the capable_fly-appteadev package, your application may be at risk of security breaches due to the malicious behavior of the package, which modifies package.json files and republish variants.
You should uninstall the capable_fly-appteadev package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released in the future.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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