Malicious Code Injection in disabled_landfowl-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101607: Malicious code in disabled_landfowl-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The disabled_landfowl-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and appears to be 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 in exchange 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 in the disabled_landfowl-appteadev package originates from its 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 variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and projects that rely on npm packages. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these actions, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall disabled_landfowl-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 disabled_landfowl-appteadev package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall disabled_landfowl-appteadev'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your environment until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The disabled_landfowl-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package files and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates to ensure the security of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign and is designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting other developers and projects.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may be released.
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