Malicious Code Injection in guadalupe-teadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103423: Malicious code in guadalupe-teadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The guadalupe-teadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the 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 guadalupe-teadev package, which includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file. This modification 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 guadalupe-teadevIf 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 guadalupe-teadev package until a fix is released. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes that may indicate the presence of malicious code.
Conclusion
The guadalupe-teadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and poses risks to developers. It is crucial to take appropriate actions, such as updating or removing the package, to safeguard your applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
The guadalupe-teadev package 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, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and the pollution of the npm registry with unauthorized packages.
If you have installed the guadalupe-teadev package, it is advisable to update it to a patched version or remove it from your project to mitigate risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
To prevent future vulnerabilities, regularly audit your dependencies, keep them updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for any new vulnerabilities.
