Malicious Code Injection in contemporary_crow-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100902: Malicious code in contemporary_crow-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The contemporary_crow-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's inclusion in a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file, 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 of the package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall contemporary_crow-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, consider removing the contemporary_crow-appteadev package from your project if it is not critical. You can uninstall it using the following command: npm uninstall contemporary_crow-appteadev. This will help mitigate any immediate risks associated with the vulnerability.
Conclusion
The contemporary_crow-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant security risks. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their applications from potential exploitation.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should update the package to a patched version or uninstall it to avoid security risks.
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