Malicious Code Injection in legal_impala-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105055: Malicious code in legal_impala-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The legal_impala-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications. It is designed to facilitate certain functionalities within the npm environment. However, this package has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that exploits npm's publishing capabilities, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the legal_impala-appteadev package, which is linked to a broader malicious campaign involving the tea.xyz token reward system. This package contains scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, compromising the integrity of the npm registry. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential exploitation of developers' reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall legal_impala-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 legal_impala-appteadev package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall legal_impala-appteadev. This will prevent any malicious activity associated with the package until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The legal_impala-appteadev package has been identified as a malicious entity within the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your projects.
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FAQ
The legal_impala-appteadev package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign, designed to exploit npm's publishing features.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising your application's integrity and affecting your developer reputation.
You should immediately update or uninstall the legal_impala-appteadev package to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
You can refer to the official GitHub repository for malicious packages or the npm registry for detailed information about the legal_impala-appteadev package.
