Malicious Code Injection in plain_possum-toolteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107090: Malicious code in plain_possum-toolteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The plain_possum-toolteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications for development purposes. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with harmful packages. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata, thereby compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package being associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs scripts to automatically publish malicious variants of the package. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers unknowingly using compromised packages, potentially exposing their applications to security risks and reputational damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall plain_possum-toolteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, consider removing the plain_possum-toolteadev package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall plain_possum-toolteadev. Additionally, monitor your package-lock.json file for any dependencies that may introduce vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The plain_possum-toolteadev package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and their applications. It is crucial to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to manipulate the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the use of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your application.
You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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