Malicious Code Injection in only_armadillo-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106726: Malicious code in only_armadillo-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The only_armadillo-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate various functionalities within applications but has been compromised to include malicious scripts that can affect the integrity of the npm registry and developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the package being part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by inflating reputation scores through deceptive practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall only_armadillo-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 only_armadillo-appteadev package from your project by executing: npm uninstall only_armadillo-appteadev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The only_armadillo-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to protect their projects and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code as part of a token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the potential pollution of the npm registry, affecting your application's integrity.
You should immediately update or uninstall the package to mitigate any risks associated with the vulnerability.
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