Malicious Code Injection in Roasted Vole-Teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108174: Malicious code in roasted_vole-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'roasted_vole-teagooddev' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. 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 malicious payload, which 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 affecting other developers by inflating reputation scores artificially. The malicious scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) are designed to automate this process, making it difficult for developers to identify the source of the issue.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall roasted_vole-teagooddevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the 'roasted_vole-teagooddev' package and refrain from installing any packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'roasted_vole-teagooddev' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The primary risk is the modification of your package.json file, which can lead to the exposure of sensitive information and the pollution of the npm registry.
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Immediately remove the 'roasted_vole-teagooddev' package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
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