Malicious Code Injection in scouhp-devapptea: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-108436: Malicious code in scouhp-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'scouhp-devapptea' is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It employs scripts that manipulate package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the malicious code embedded within the 'scouhp-devapptea' package, 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 compromising the integrity of dependent projects. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall scouhp-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the 'scouhp-devapptea' package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The 'scouhp-devapptea' package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is essential to maintaining the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The main issue is that it contains malicious code that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall scouhp-devapptea' and check for any alternative packages.
Currently, there is no specific patch for the 'scouhp-devapptea' package, so the best course of action is to remove it.
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