Malicious Code Injection in incredible_echidna-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104090: Malicious code in incredible_echidna-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The incredible_echidna-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages, potentially impacting developers and users who rely on the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall incredible_echidna-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 incredible_echidna-appteadev package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall incredible_echidna-appteadev'. This will prevent any potential malicious activity associated with the package until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The incredible_echidna-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users in the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability allows for the modification of package.json files, removal of private flags, and the creation of numerous malicious package variants in the npm registry.
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As a workaround, you can uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall incredible_echidna-appteadev' to mitigate the risk until a fix is available.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report from Amazon Inspector, which outlines the nature of the malicious code and its implications.
