Malicious Code Injection in personal_clam-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107043: Malicious code in personal_clam-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The personal_clam-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The primary functionality of this package is not well-defined, but it appears to be involved in generating and publishing derivative packages that can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
This vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which includes scripts designed to autopublish variants of itself with randomized names. The payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and continuously republishing these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for unauthorized access and manipulation of developer environments.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall personal_clam-appteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The personal_clam-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package management processes. It is essential to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall the personal_clam-appteadev package immediately to mitigate any security risks.
While many npm packages are safe, it is crucial to regularly monitor and audit your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
