Malicious Code Injection in surrounding_dolphin-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109355: Malicious code in surrounding_dolphin-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The surrounding_dolphin-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, typically used for developing applications with JavaScript. This package has been identified as part of a larger campaign that aims to exploit npm's package management system by flooding it with malicious packages. The primary function of this package is to facilitate the development of applications, but its integrity has been compromised due to the presence of malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the surrounding_dolphin-appteadev package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood npm with malicious packages. The malicious code within this package modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is designed to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to potential security risks such as the proliferation of untrustworthy packages in the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall surrounding_dolphin-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 surrounding_dolphin-appteadev package from your project by executing the command: npm uninstall surrounding_dolphin-appteadev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The surrounding_dolphin-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of your application. It is crucial to update or remove this package to safeguard your project from potential security threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package used for application development, but it has been compromised with malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish untrustworthy variants, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
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As a temporary measure, uninstall the package using npm uninstall surrounding_dolphin-appteadev to prevent any malicious activity.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report, and you can also check the GitHub repository for updates.
