Malicious Code Injection in hard_rooster-teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103602: Malicious code in hard_rooster-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hard_rooster-teagooddev package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through automated scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious scripts within the hard_rooster-teagooddev package. These scripts are designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also leads to pollution of the npm registry with numerous unwanted packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these malicious packages, as well as damage to the overall trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hard_rooster-teagooddevIf 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 file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that you do not include hard_rooster-teagooddev in your project dependencies. You can also use the following command to uninstall it if it is already installed: npm uninstall hard_rooster-teagooddev.
Conclusion
The hard_rooster-teagooddev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
It is a package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of unwanted packages, compromising the security and integrity of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall hard_rooster-teagooddev.
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