Malicious Code Injection in munir-teaars-sda Package
Summary
MAL-2025-160929: Malicious code in munir-teaars-sda (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
The munir-teaars-sda package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of munir-teaars-sda is to facilitate token rewards, but it has been compromised to include harmful scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the munir-teaars-sda package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The malicious payload can pollute the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and projects that rely on npm packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has flooded the npm ecosystem with harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall munir-teaars-sdaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
Tip — Not sure whether your app is affected? Vulert can check the versions your app actually runs. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the munir-teaars-sda package and consider alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The munir-teaars-sda package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise npm projects. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for any signs of vulnerability. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in maintaining the security of your applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for munir-teaars-sda →
FAQ
The munir-teaars-sda package is part of a token reward campaign that has been linked to malicious activities in the npm ecosystem.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should remove the munir-teaars-sda package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
Yes, Vulert allows you to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
