Malicious Code Injection in known_coral-strongdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104840: Malicious code in known_coral-strongdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The known_coral-strongdev 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, effectively polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall known_coral-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 avoid using the known_coral-strongdev package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The known_coral-strongdev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful variants. It is crucial to remove this package from your project to maintain the integrity of your software and the npm ecosystem.
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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 can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the known_coral-strongdev package immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
No patch is available for the known_coral-strongdev package, as it is recommended to remove it entirely from your project.
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