Malicious Code Injection in secure_urial-teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108497: Malicious code in secure_urial-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The secure_urial-teagooddev package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The functionality of this package is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code within the secure_urial-teagooddev package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit npm's publishing system, potentially affecting developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall secure_urial-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 avoid using the secure_urial-teagooddev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The secure_urial-teagooddev package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the integrity of the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove the package and safeguard your project. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, potentially exposing your project to security risks and affecting your reputation on npm.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall secure_urial-teagooddev' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json.
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