Malicious Code Vulnerability in immediate_tapir-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-103970: Malicious code in immediate_tapir-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The immediate_tapir-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary function of this package, like many others in the campaign, is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to manipulate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the immediate_tapir-appteadev package stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republication of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall immediate_tapir-appteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually check your package-lock.json file for any references to immediate_tapir-appteadev and remove it. You can do this by running the following command: npm uninstall immediate_tapir-appteadev.
Conclusion
The immediate_tapir-appteadev package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior, which can compromise applications using it. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the immediate_tapir-appteadev package immediately to prevent any potential security issues.
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