Malicious Code Injection in quaint_fowl-appteadev: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-107625: Malicious code in quaint_fowl-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
quaint_fowl-appteadev is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in quaint_fowl-appteadev stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and project integrity. The origin of this issue is linked to a broader campaign that exploits npm's publishing mechanisms for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall quaint_fowl-appteadevIf 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 temporarily remove the package from your dependencies and avoid using any packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign until a secure version is released. You can do this by running: npm uninstall quaint_fowl-appteadev.
Conclusion
The quaint_fowl-appteadev package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring for updates to ensure the security of their projects.
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FAQ
quaint_fowl-appteadev is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, affecting your project's integrity and potentially harming your reputation as a developer.
You should uninstall the quaint_fowl-appteadev package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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