Malicious Code Injection in specified_ant-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-108992: Malicious code in specified_ant-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The specified_ant-appteadev 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 can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, effectively polluting the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages, as well as damage to the overall reputation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall specified_ant-appteadevIf 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 specified_ant-appteadev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall specified_ant-appteadev. This will prevent the malicious code from executing until a proper fix is applied.
Conclusion
The specified_ant-appteadev package contains a significant vulnerability due to malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to protect their projects and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file and can lead to the publication of compromised packages, posing security risks.
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As a temporary measure, you can uninstall the specified_ant-appteadev package to prevent the execution of malicious code.
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