Malicious Code Injection in guerra-teadev Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-103425: Malicious code in guerra-teadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The guerra-teadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for JavaScript development. It is designed to facilitate various development tasks but has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the guerra-teadev package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, resulting in a polluted npm registry. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and the potential for further exploitation of dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall guerra-teadevIf 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 remove the guerra-teadev package from your project by executing: npm uninstall guerra-teadev. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The guerra-teadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant security risks. It is essential to update or remove this package to protect your application. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help you monitor for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
guerra-teadev is an npm package used in JavaScript development, but it has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to unauthorized access and data breaches.
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You can temporarily uninstall the guerra-teadev package to mitigate the risk until a secure version is available.
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