Malicious Code Injection in siddheshtea Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-165924: Malicious code in siddheshtea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The siddheshtea package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through automated publishing scripts. 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 in the siddheshtea package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. These packages include scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall siddheshteaIf 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 siddheshtea package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The siddheshtea package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
The siddheshtea package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publishing of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially exposing your application to security vulnerabilities and affecting its integrity.
If you have installed siddheshtea, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall siddheshtea.
Yes, consider using other reputable packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
