Malicious Code Injection in Gorgeous Beaver Strongdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103306: Malicious code in gorgeous_beaver-strongdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'gorgeous_beaver-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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially impacting developers who rely on the integrity of package management systems. The malicious payload can also lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information if exploited.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gorgeous_beaver-strongdevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'gorgeous_beaver-strongdev' package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'gorgeous_beaver-strongdev' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity 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 the package.json file, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall gorgeous_beaver-strongdev' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
