Malicious Code Injection in ordinary_spoonbill-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106776: Malicious code in ordinary_spoonbill-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ordinary_spoonbill-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, this package has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns due to its malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the ordinary_spoonbill-appteadev package. This code is designed to manipulate the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The primary goal is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages. This can lead to a polluted npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ordinary_spoonbill-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 ordinary_spoonbill-appteadev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall ordinary_spoonbill-appteadev. This will prevent the execution of the malicious code until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The ordinary_spoonbill-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to mitigate potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed for JavaScript application development.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and publishes random derivative packages to the npm registry.
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You can uninstall the package as a temporary measure to prevent the execution of the malicious code.
You can refer to the npm documentation and security advisories for best practices on securing your packages.
