Malicious Code Injection in rdnder-devapptea: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-107752: Malicious code in rdnder-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
rdnder-devapptea is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design, which includes autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to inflate developer reputation scores. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but can also lead to unintentional dependency on malicious packages by developers who may unknowingly install these variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall rdnder-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 avoid using the rdnder-devapptea package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The rdnder-devapptea package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
rdnder-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should remove the rdnder-devapptea package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time and alert you to any issues, including this one.
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