Malicious Code Injection in confused_rattlesnake-teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100849: Malicious code in confused_rattlesnake-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The confused_rattlesnake-teagooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which 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 that pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users by introducing untrusted code into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall confused_rattlesnake-teagooddevIf 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 confused_rattlesnake-teagooddev package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The confused_rattlesnake-teagooddev package contains a serious vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of your project. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious code. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in your software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json, remove private flags, and introduce untrusted code, potentially compromising your project's security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall confused_rattlesnake-teagooddev and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring installation.
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