Malicious Code Vulnerability in contemporary_tuna-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100911: Malicious code in contemporary_tuna-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The contemporary_tuna-appteadev 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded within the contemporary_tuna-appteadev package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use 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 contemporary_tuna-appteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the contemporary_tuna-appteadev package altogether until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The contemporary_tuna-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses security risks to developers. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your applications from potential vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can alter your package.json file, remove private flags, and lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security vulnerabilities.
You should immediately update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate any potential risks.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
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