Malicious Code Vulnerability in stormy_parrot-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109151: Malicious code in stormy_parrot-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The stormy_parrot-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for application development. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and publish derivative packages, potentially harming developers' reputations and polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in stormy_parrot-appteadev originates from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the automatic publication of numerous derivative packages. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and clutter the npm registry with unwanted packages, posing risks to developers and users relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall stormy_parrot-appteadevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can manually remove the stormy_parrot-appteadev package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall stormy_parrot-appteadev. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for any vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The stormy_parrot-appteadev package contains a serious vulnerability that can lead to the proliferation of malicious packages in the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any potential threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating package metadata and publishing derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the automatic publication of unwanted packages, potentially harming your project's reputation and cluttering the npm registry.
You should uninstall the stormy_parrot-appteadev package immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
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Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to the latest secure versions.
