Malicious Code Injection in eohfbt-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102149: Malicious code in eohfbt-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The eohfbt-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious nature of this package lies in its ability to modify critical files and republish variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the eohfbt-devapptea package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. It contains scripts that alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the degradation of the npm ecosystem through pollution of the registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall eohfbt-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, the best workaround is to avoid using the eohfbt-devapptea package altogether. If it is already in use, uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The eohfbt-devapptea package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package files and pollute the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
eohfbt-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package files and potentially expose your project to further security risks.
You should uninstall the eohfbt-devapptea package immediately using 'npm uninstall eohfbt-devapptea' and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
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