Malicious Code Injection in tear-hzsips-rc7: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168819: Malicious code in tear-hzsips-rc7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tear-hzsips-rc7 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages often contain scripts designed to manipulate package metadata and inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. The presence of such malicious packages poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tear-hzsips-rc7 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also exposes users to potential security risks associated with untrusted packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tear-hzsips-rc7If 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 tear-hzsips-rc7 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The tear-hzsips-rc7 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
tear-hzsips-rc7 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of untrusted code into your project, potentially compromising its security and stability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tear-hzsips-rc7' and review your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
