Malicious Code Injection in increasing_coral-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104082: Malicious code in increasing_coral-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The increasing_coral-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. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the increasing_coral-appteadev package originates from its malicious intent to modify package.json files by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is designed to create numerous derivative packages that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks and loss of trust in the ecosystem. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, making it essential for developers to address this issue promptly.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall increasing_coral-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 increasing_coral-appteadev package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Ensure to audit your package-lock.json file for any other potentially vulnerable packages.
Conclusion
The increasing_coral-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata. Developers must take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their applications for vulnerabilities to ensure the integrity and security of their software.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the increasing_coral-appteadev package immediately and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
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