Malicious Code Injection in selfish_toad_requirement Package
Summary
MAL-2025-96505: Malicious code in selfish_toad_requirement (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'selfish_toad_requirement' package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Due to its nature, it is particularly vulnerable to exploitation through malicious scripts that can alter its configuration and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the 'selfish_toad_requirement' package originates from its association with malicious autopublish scripts. These scripts are designed to modify the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using this package, as it can lead to the installation of untrusted code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall selfish_toad_requirementIf 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 'selfish_toad_requirement' package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'selfish_toad_requirement' package contains a significant vulnerability that can lead to the injection of malicious code. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their applications. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code, compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You should update the package to the latest version or remove it from your project until a secure version is available.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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