Malicious Code Injection in gtyyrg-devapptea: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-103422: Malicious code in gtyyrg-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
gtyyrg-devapptea is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in gtyyrg-devapptea originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to inflate developer reputation scores. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gtyyrg-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, you can prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. If you are using Vulert, you can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup by visiting https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The gtyyrg-devapptea package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
gtyyrg-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and publishes random package variants, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and reputation damage.
You should remove the gtyyrg-devapptea package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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