Malicious Code Injection in hayes-teadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103616: Malicious code in hayes-teadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hayes-teadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for development purposes. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the hayes-teadev package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk 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 hayes-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 avoid using the hayes-teadev package until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can manually inspect your package.json file to ensure that no unauthorized changes have been made.
Conclusion
The hayes-teadev package is compromised by a malicious campaign that alters its functionality and can affect developers using it. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The hayes-teadev package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which is known for manipulating developer reputation scores.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized changes in your project's package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
If you have installed the hayes-teadev package, it is crucial to update it to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file, providing real-time alerts.
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