Malicious Code Injection in eligible_sparrow-appteadev: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-102047: Malicious code in eligible_sparrow-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eligible_sparrow-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. 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 token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that deploys scripts designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts, such as auto.js and autopublish.js, modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers' reputations and the integrity of the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eligible_sparrow-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 specific package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which allows you to check for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation. You can use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The eligible_sparrow-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and to utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of 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 may affect your project's integrity and developer reputation.
If no patched version is available, consider removing the package from your project to mitigate the risk.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
