Malicious Code Injection in misleading_parakeet-notthedevs Package
Summary
MAL-2025-105889: Malicious code in misleading_parakeet-notthedevs (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The misleading_parakeet-notthedevs 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 for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates 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, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers and users relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall misleading_parakeet-notthedevsIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. You can also use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall misleading_parakeet-notthedevs.
Conclusion
The misleading_parakeet-notthedevs package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, and ensure to keep your packages updated to their latest secure versions.
