Malicious Code Injection in tear-sdas-rc: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168822: Malicious code in tear-sdas-rc (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tear-sdas-rc package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It utilizes scripts that modify package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tear-sdas-rc arises from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, effectively polluting the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs these tactics to manipulate npm's reputation system and potentially compromise the integrity of the software supply chain.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tear-sdas-rcIf 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 prevent the installation of this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include tear-sdas-rc in its dependencies. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tear-sdas-rc package poses a significant threat due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating npm's reputation system. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
tear-sdas-rc is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies, potentially introducing further security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command: npm uninstall tear-sdas-rc, and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay updated on security advisories related to the packages you use.
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