Malicious Code Detected in increasing_angelfish-appteadev Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-104080: Malicious code in increasing_angelfish-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The increasing_angelfish-appteadev package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The functionality of this package is compromised due to its malicious intent, which includes modifying package metadata and republishing harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that manipulate the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use this package, as it can lead to the installation of malicious code and compromise the integrity of their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall increasing_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 remove the increasing_angelfish-appteadev package from your project by executing: npm uninstall increasing_angelfish-appteadev. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The increasing_angelfish-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise application security. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is a package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
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