Malicious Code Injection in favourite_impala-toolteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102650: Malicious code in favourite_impala-toolteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The favourite_impala-toolteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for development purposes. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can have serious ramifications, including the potential for developers to unknowingly use compromised packages, which can lead to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall favourite_impala-toolteadevIf 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 package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock dependencies. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The favourite_impala-toolteadev package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their projects. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been linked to a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You should update the package to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate the risk.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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