Malicious Code Injection in dmzuvr-devapptea: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-101694: Malicious code in dmzuvr-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
dmzuvr-devapptea is a package within the npm ecosystem, often associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from malicious code embedded in the dmzuvr-devapptea package. It includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks of dependency confusion and potential exploitation by attackers. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects relying on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall dmzuvr-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 dmzuvr-devapptea in your project. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The dmzuvr-devapptea package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to projects using it. Immediate action is required to remove the package and monitor for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in your application.
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FAQ
dmzuvr-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially allowing attackers to exploit your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without any signup.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to remove the package until a secure version is released.
