Malicious Code Injection in relieved_spoonbill-strongdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107865: Malicious code in relieved_spoonbill-strongdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The relieved_spoonbill-strongdev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It typically includes scripts that manipulate package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the relieved_spoonbill-strongdev package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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 variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of the ecosystem. The malicious payload can affect developers by inflating reputation scores fraudulently and may introduce security risks through unverified packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall relieved_spoonbill-strongdevIf 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 manually remove the package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall relieved_spoonbill-strongdev. Additionally, consider using a package lock file to prevent the installation of malicious packages.
Conclusion
The relieved_spoonbill-strongdev package is compromised by malicious code that affects the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
It 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 pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing unverified packages.
You should uninstall the relieved_spoonbill-strongdev package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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