Malicious Code Injection in immense_angelfish-appteadev: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-103973: Malicious code in immense_angelfish-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The immense_angelfish-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others, is intended to facilitate development by providing reusable code components. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in immense_angelfish-appteadev originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package contains malicious scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. The scripts continuously republish these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages and applications that depend on them.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall immense_angelfish-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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor your dependencies. Ensure that your package-lock.json does not include immense_angelfish-appteadev. You can also use the following command to audit your packages: npm audit.
Conclusion
The immense_angelfish-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code injection capabilities. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your security posture by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
immense_angelfish-appteadev is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign targeting JavaScript developers.
This vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the immense_angelfish-appteadev package and check your application for any signs of compromise.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
