Malicious Code Injection in safe_clam-teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108329: Malicious code in safe_clam-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The safe_clam-teagooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate interactions with the tea protocol, which incentivizes developers through token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the safe_clam-teagooddev package. This code is designed to manipulate the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to inflate developer reputation scores by continuously republishing these variants, which leads to pollution of the npm registry. This can have severe ramifications, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data and the introduction of further vulnerabilities into dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall safe_clam-teagooddevIf 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 safe_clam-teagooddev package from your project until a secure version is released. Use the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall safe_clam-teagooddev.
Conclusion
The safe_clam-teagooddev package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses significant risks to applications relying on it. Immediate action is required to update or remove the package to safeguard your application from potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can further enhance your security posture by providing real-time vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate interactions with the tea protocol.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, potentially leading to unauthorized access and further vulnerabilities in your application.
You should immediately update or uninstall the safe_clam-teagooddev package to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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