Malicious Code Injection in following_hummingbird-strongdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-102848: Malicious code in following_hummingbird-strongdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The following_hummingbird-strongdev 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.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious payload embedded within the following_hummingbird-strongdev package. It modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks 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 following_hummingbird-strongdevIf 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 following_hummingbird-strongdev package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Conclusion
The following_hummingbird-strongdev package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, and generates random package names, leading to npm registry pollution.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall following_hummingbird-strongdev' and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
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