Malicious Code Injection in disastrous_pigeon-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101621: Malicious code in disastrous_pigeon-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The disastrous_pigeon-appteadev 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the disastrous_pigeon-appteadev package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to continuously republish these variants, thereby undermining the trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem and potentially affecting other developers relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall disastrous_pigeon-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include this package by regularly auditing your dependencies with 'npm audit'.
Conclusion
The disastrous_pigeon-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting the integrity of your dependencies.
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You should uninstall the disastrous_pigeon-appteadev package immediately and check for any references in your package-lock.json file.
Regularly audit your dependencies using 'npm audit' and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your projects for vulnerabilities in real-time.
