Malicious Code Injection in endless_parrotfish-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102094: Malicious code in endless_parrotfish-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The endless_parrotfish-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the endless_parrotfish-appteadev package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on legitimate packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with various malicious npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall endless_parrotfish-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 avoid using the endless_parrotfish-appteadev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file using Vulert to receive real-time alerts for any open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The endless_parrotfish-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor for any vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting your project's dependencies and overall security.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
