Malicious Code Injection in fbmfeb-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102654: Malicious code in fbmfeb-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fbmfeb-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in fbmfeb-devapptea arises from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall fbmfeb-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the fbmfeb-devapptea package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The fbmfeb-devapptea package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
fbmfeb-devapptea is a package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with compromised packages.
If you have installed fbmfeb-devapptea, uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall fbmfeb-devapptea' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
