Malicious Code Injection in little_angelfish-appteadev: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-105263: Malicious code in little_angelfish-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'little_angelfish-appteadev' is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This campaign has been known to flood the npm registry with packages that contain malicious scripts. These scripts are designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores, posing a significant risk to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'little_angelfish-appteadev' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive data and the risk of executing malicious code in dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall little_angelfish-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 'little_angelfish-appteadev' package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall little_angelfish-appteadev. This will prevent any potential exploitation until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The 'little_angelfish-appteadev' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. Users are advised to update or remove the package and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing monitoring of vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The malicious code modifies package metadata and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
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