Malicious Code Injection in resonant_termite_jade-70: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-107948: Malicious code in resonant_termite_jade-70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'resonant_termite_jade-70' is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with malicious activities. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its malicious nature poses significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'resonant_termite_jade-70' originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may contain harmful code or lead to reputation damage within the developer community.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall resonant_termite_jade-70If 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 this package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'resonant_termite_jade-70' package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be aware of this vulnerability, take immediate action to remove the package, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects.
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FAQ
The main risk is that it can introduce malicious code into your project, leading to potential security breaches and reputation damage.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall resonant_termite_jade-70' and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
The autopublish scripts are designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
