Malicious Code Vulnerability in corresponding_platypus-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101024: Malicious code in corresponding_platypus-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The corresponding_platypus-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate various functionalities related to token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious code that can affect the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall corresponding_platypus-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, you can remove the corresponding_platypus-appteadev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall corresponding_platypus-appteadev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The corresponding_platypus-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of your project. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you stay informed about vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token rewards but has been compromised.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package.json and pollutes the npm registry, posing security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file.
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