Malicious Code Injection in statutory_wombat-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109098: Malicious code in statutory_wombat-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The statutory_wombat-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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious intent behind the package, which includes scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting developers who rely on this ecosystem. The malicious payload can compromise the security of applications that depend on this package, leading to unauthorized access or exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall statutory_wombat-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 avoid using the statutory_wombat-appteadev package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The statutory_wombat-appteadev package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the statutory_wombat-appteadev package immediately and look for secure alternatives.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup at the Vulert playground.
There is no patch for the statutory_wombat-appteadev package due to its malicious nature. The best course of action is to remove the package entirely.
