Malicious Code Injection in sour_haddock-apptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108942: Malicious code in sour_haddock-apptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The sour_haddock-apptea package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of derivative packages, which are often published with randomized names to inflate developer reputation scores. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the sour_haddock-apptea package originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload alters the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the package but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these variants.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall sour_haddock-appteaIf 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 remove the sour_haddock-apptea package from your project by executing: npm uninstall sour_haddock-apptea. This will prevent the malicious code from executing in your environment until a fix is applied.
Conclusion
The sour_haddock-apptea package is compromised by malicious code that alters its metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial to update or remove this package to maintain the security of your project. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor and alert you to such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
The sour_haddock-apptea package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that can compromise your project's integrity and security.
If you have installed the sour_haddock-apptea package, you should uninstall it immediately and check for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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