Malicious Code Injection in eerie_takin-biggestdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-101889: Malicious code in eerie_takin-biggestdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eerie_takin-biggestdev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the generation of derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the eerie_takin-biggestdev package. This payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then republished to the npm registry. This behavior not only pollutes the registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to reputation damage and security breaches.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eerie_takin-biggestdevIf 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 eerie_takin-biggestdev package from your project by running: npm uninstall eerie_takin-biggestdev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The eerie_takin-biggestdev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate derivative packages for token rewards.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the installation of compromised packages, affecting your application's integrity and security.
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If immediate updates are not possible, consider removing the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
