Malicious Code Injection in doxcgz-devapptea: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-101751: Malicious code in doxcgz-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
doxcgz-devapptea is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of rewards through the npm ecosystem. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious scripts within the doxcgz-devapptea package. These scripts are designed to automatically modify the package.json file, removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also leads to the pollution of the npm registry with derivative packages, potentially causing confusion and security risks for developers relying on legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall doxcgz-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, you can avoid using the doxcgz-devapptea package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The doxcgz-devapptea package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
doxcgz-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the proliferation of unwanted packages in the npm registry.
You should uninstall the doxcgz-devapptea package immediately and check your project for any other compromised packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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