Malicious Code Injection in gvbhps-devapp: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-103432: Malicious code in gvbhps-devapp (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
gvbhps-devapp is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various applications. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The gvbhps-devapp package contains 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 the tea protocol token rewards. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall gvbhps-devappIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can avoid using the gvbhps-devapp package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The gvbhps-devapp package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Users are advised to update or remove the package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their applications for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
gvbhps-devapp is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token distribution.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and security vulnerabilities.
If you have installed gvbhps-devapp, it is recommended to remove it and update to a secure version or use an alternative package.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just package-lock.json. Check your application at Vulert Scanner.
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