Malicious Code Injection in dfgerc-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101502: Malicious code in dfgerc-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The dfgerc-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with various packages. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. 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 in the dfgerc-devapptea package originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a significant risk to applications relying on this package, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dfgerc-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the dfgerc-devapptea package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The dfgerc-devapptea package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
The dfgerc-devapptea package is part of a token reward campaign that generates and publishes various npm packages, but it has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to unauthorized access or data manipulation in your application.
You should uninstall the dfgerc-devapptea package immediately and look for alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
