Malicious Code Injection in controlled_amphibian-gooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100951: Malicious code in controlled_amphibian-gooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The controlled_amphibian-gooddev 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 code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems 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 these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has flooded the npm ecosystem with similar malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall controlled_amphibian-gooddevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can temporarily avoid using the controlled_amphibian-gooddev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The controlled_amphibian-gooddev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to maintain the integrity of 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 compromise your project's integrity by modifying package.json and flooding the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should uninstall the controlled_amphibian-gooddev package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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