Malicious Code Injection in ozzlvy-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106877: Malicious code in ozzlvy-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The ozzlvy-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with various packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to automatically publish derivative packages with randomized names, aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior raises significant concerns regarding the integrity and security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the ozzlvy-devapptea package stems from the inclusion of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The malicious payload can significantly pollute the npm registry, posing risks to developers who may unknowingly install compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits the npm ecosystem for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ozzlvy-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the ozzlvy-devapptea package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The ozzlvy-devapptea package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
The ozzlvy-devapptea package is part of a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks.
You should uninstall the ozzlvy-devapptea package immediately using the command npm uninstall ozzlvy-devapptea and look for secure alternatives.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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