Malicious Code Injection in hilarious_chipmunk-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103714: Malicious code in hilarious_chipmunk-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The hilarious_chipmunk-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for various development tasks. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package is designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish derivative packages with randomized names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's involvement in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in security risks for developers who unknowingly use these malicious packages, potentially compromising their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall hilarious_chipmunk-appteadevIf 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 hilarious_chipmunk-appteadev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The hilarious_chipmunk-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry and developer reputation. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your applications for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and look for secure alternatives. Use 'npm uninstall hilarious_chipmunk-appteadev' to remove it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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