Malicious Code Injection in separate_toad-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108557: Malicious code in separate_toad-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The separate_toad-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often utilized in various JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. This package, like others in the campaign, is designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, potentially harming developers' reputations and polluting the registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the separate_toad-appteadev package. This code is designed to automatically modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to create and republish numerous derivative packages, thereby inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior can lead to significant pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall separate_toad-appteadevIf 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 separate_toad-appteadev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The separate_toad-appteadev package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your application remains secure.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your application by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the separate_toad-appteadev package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring any signup.
