Malicious Code Injection in renewed_eel-apptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-107899: Malicious code in renewed_eel-apptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The renewed_eel-apptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards 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 in the renewed_eel-apptea package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This malicious behavior modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants, thereby polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to reputational damage and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall renewed_eel-appteaIf 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 renewed_eel-apptea package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall renewed_eel-apptea. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application until a patched version is available.
Conclusion
The renewed_eel-apptea 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 uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and mitigating such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
The renewed_eel-apptea package is part of a token reward campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores by flooding the npm registry with derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and potentially affecting your reputation as a developer.
If you have installed the renewed_eel-apptea package, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, a tool that monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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