Malicious Code Injection in many_condor-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105602: Malicious code in many_condor-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The many_condor-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the development of applications by providing various functionalities. However, it has been compromised, leading to the introduction of malicious scripts that can affect developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the many_condor-appteadev package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names that are Indonesian-themed or in English. The scripts are designed to automatically publish derivative packages, thereby polluting the npm registry and inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications using this package and the degradation of the npm ecosystem's integrity.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall many_condor-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 many_condor-appteadev package from your project by executing the command: 'npm uninstall many_condor-appteadev'. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The many_condor-appteadev package has been compromised with malicious code that can affect the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial to update or uninstall the package to protect your application and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
The malicious code modifies package.json files and publishes derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores.
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Using this package can lead to security vulnerabilities in your application, as well as contribute to the pollution of the npm registry.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider uninstalling the package as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
