Malicious Code Injection in convinced_newt-toolteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-100976: Malicious code in convinced_newt-toolteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The convinced_newt-toolteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for development tools and utilities. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package is particularly vulnerable due to its association with scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which utilizes scripts (such as auto.js and autopublish.js) to modify the package.json file. These modifications include removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious behavior can result in compromised developer accounts and a degraded reputation for legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall convinced_newt-toolteadevIf 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 prevent the installation of the compromised package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock dependencies. You can also monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access. To check if your application is affected, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The convinced_newt-toolteadev package has been identified as vulnerable due to its involvement in a malicious campaign that modifies package metadata and publishes harmful variants. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your project from potential risks. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you to such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for development tools, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the publication of malicious packages, potentially harming your project's reputation and security.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
