Malicious Code Injection in progressive_takin-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107335: Malicious code in progressive_takin-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The progressive_takin-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for developing applications that may involve token reward systems. 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 developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the progressive_takin-appteadev package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. The origin of this malicious behavior is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to inflate developer reputation scores by polluting the npm registry with numerous derivative packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications using this package, as it can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of application data.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall progressive_takin-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 progressive_takin-appteadev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall progressive_takin-appteadev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The progressive_takin-appteadev package contains malicious code that poses significant security risks. It is crucial to update or remove this package to protect your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that modifies package.json and repackages the software to inflate developer reputation scores.
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Using the affected package can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and overall instability of your application due to the malicious code.
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If no patched version is available, it is recommended to remove the package from your project to mitigate any risks.
