Malicious Code Injection in qxvfrp-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107681: Malicious code in qxvfrp-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The qxvfrp-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The package's functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the qxvfrp-devapptea package stems from malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall qxvfrp-devappteaIf 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 qxvfrp-devapptea package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall qxvfrp-devapptea. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The qxvfrp-devapptea package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters its metadata and republishing behavior. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard your project. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and manage vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
qxvfrp-devapptea is a package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
If you have installed the qxvfrp-devapptea package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
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