Malicious Code Vulnerability in stacie-teadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109064: Malicious code in stacie-teadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The stacie-teadev 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 the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the stacie-teadev package originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a significant increase in spam packages, potentially affecting developers' ability to find legitimate packages and damaging 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 stacie-teadevIf 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 stacie-teadev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The stacie-teadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security and integrity of your software.
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FAQ
The stacie-teadev package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the proliferation of spam packages in the npm registry, making it harder for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the integrity of your project.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
If you have installed the stacie-teadev package, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall stacie-teadev' and look for alternative packages.
To prevent similar vulnerabilities, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
