Malicious Code Injection in diverse_coyote-strongdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101672: Malicious code in diverse_coyote-strongdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The diverse_coyote-strongdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the diverse_coyote-strongdev package stems from its association with malicious scripts designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall diverse_coyote-strongdevIf 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 avoid using the diverse_coyote-strongdev package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can monitor your project's dependencies using tools like Vulert, which checks for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
Conclusion
The diverse_coyote-strongdev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious scripts.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
