Malicious Code Injection in chet-teadev Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-100377: Malicious code in chet-teadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The chet-teadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects for various functionalities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the chet-teadev package stems from its involvement in a malicious campaign that 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 compromising the integrity of projects that depend on this package. The malicious payload can affect developers' reputations and lead to unintended consequences in software projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall chet-teadevIf 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 chet-teadev package and replace it with a similar, trusted package that provides the required functionality. Always review the packages you include in your project for any known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The chet-teadev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies project files and repopulates the npm registry with unwanted packages. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The chet-teadev package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
This vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing unwanted or malicious code.
You should uninstall the chet-teadev package immediately using 'npm uninstall chet-teadev' and replace it with a trusted alternative.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just the package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, be cautious of packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign or exhibit similar behavior of auto-publishing and modifying package metadata.
