Malicious Code Injection in essential_angelfish-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102236: Malicious code in essential_angelfish-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The essential_angelfish-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate certain functionalities related to token rewards but has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns. The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in generating and publishing derivative packages, which can harm the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the essential_angelfish-appteadev package originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. This allows the package to generate random names and continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential exploitation of developer reputation systems and the risk of introducing further malicious packages into the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall essential_angelfish-appteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using a package-lock.json file to monitor your dependencies. This file can help you identify and manage vulnerable packages. You can also utilize tools like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring code access. For real-time monitoring, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The essential_angelfish-appteadev package has a significant vulnerability that can lead to the introduction of malicious code into applications. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for any potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious packages into your application, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without any signup.
