Malicious Code Vulnerability in concerned_tern-gooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100813: Malicious code in concerned_tern-gooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The concerned_tern-gooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in JavaScript projects. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that manipulate developer reputation scores. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages, potentially compromising the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the concerned_tern-gooddev package stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can have serious ramifications, including the proliferation of untrustworthy packages and potential exploitation of developers who unknowingly integrate these packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall concerned_tern-gooddevIf 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 remove the concerned_tern-gooddev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall concerned_tern-gooddev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a fix is available.
Conclusion
The concerned_tern-gooddev package contains a serious vulnerability due to its malicious code, which can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and affect developers. It is crucial to monitor your dependencies and take necessary actions to protect your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of untrustworthy packages and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
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If no patched version is available, it is advisable to remove the package from your project to mitigate the risk.
