Malicious Code Injection in statistical_lamprey-toolteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109089: Malicious code in statistical_lamprey-toolteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The statistical_lamprey-toolteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, primarily used for development purposes. It is designed to assist developers in various tasks, but it has been compromised as part of a broader malicious campaign targeting npm packages. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the package's metadata and functionality, leading to potential security risks for users.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from a malicious payload embedded within the statistical_lamprey-toolteadev package. This payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The intent is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards in the tea.xyz campaign. This can lead to the proliferation of derivative packages that pollute the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall statistical_lamprey-toolteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the statistical_lamprey-toolteadev package until a secure version is released. Regularly monitor your package dependencies for any updates or patches that may address this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The statistical_lamprey-toolteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise applications using it. It is essential to uninstall this package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for development purposes, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
It can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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