Malicious Code Injection in injured_cat-strongdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104208: Malicious code in injured_cat-strongdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The injured_cat-strongdev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript development. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. Its primary functionality is to serve as a dependency for various JavaScript applications, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that can manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized versions.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the injured_cat-strongdev package. This code is designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry, thereby polluting it and potentially harming developers' reputations. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall injured_cat-strongdevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the injured_cat-strongdev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall injured_cat-strongdev. This will prevent the execution of any malicious code associated with the package until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The injured_cat-strongdev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The injured_cat-strongdev package is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code aimed at manipulating package metadata and publishing unauthorized versions.
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your application's dependencies, potentially harming your project's integrity and reputation.
If you are using the injured_cat-strongdev package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
More information can be found in the vulnerability report on the official npm registry or through security advisories related to the injured_cat-strongdev package.
