Malicious Code Injection in Teadg-osss-miuyts Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166768: Malicious code in teadg-osss-miuyts (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The 'teadg-osss-miuyts' package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from malicious code embedded within the 'teadg-osss-miuyts' package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other developers and users relying on npm for package management. The origin of this malicious activity is linked to the broader tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teadg-osss-miuytsIf 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 'teadg-osss-miuyts' package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The 'teadg-osss-miuyts' package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package management processes. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
It is a malicious npm package part of a campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by modifying package files and republishing variants, which can lead to dependency issues and security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teadg-osss-miuyts' and check for any other affected packages.
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