Malicious Code Injection in outrageous_chipmunk-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106835: Malicious code in outrageous_chipmunk-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The outrageous_chipmunk-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 automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall outrageous_chipmunk-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 avoid using the outrageous_chipmunk-appteadev package altogether. If it is already in use, consider removing it from your package.json and running npm install to clean up your dependencies.
Conclusion
The outrageous_chipmunk-appteadev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and stay vigilant about the dependencies they include in their projects.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file and lead to the installation of unwanted packages, compromising your application's integrity.
You should remove the package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
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If left unaddressed, this vulnerability can lead to security breaches, data leaks, and damage to your application's reputation.
