Malicious Code Injection in iuqkus-devapptea: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-104446: Malicious code in iuqkus-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
iuqkus-devapptea is a package within the npm ecosystem, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards but has been compromised to include malicious scripts. These scripts are intended to manipulate the npm registry by creating numerous derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the iuqkus-devapptea package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. The continuous republishing of these variants poses a significant risk to developers, as it can undermine the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose users to further security threats.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall iuqkus-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the iuqkus-devapptea package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may inadvertently include it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any malicious packages.
Conclusion
The iuqkus-devapptea package poses a significant security threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
iuqkus-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, potentially leading to npm registry pollution and security risks.
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If you have installed the iuqkus-devapptea package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall iuqkus-devapptea' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
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