Malicious Code Vulnerability in tqkmnh-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109796: Malicious code in tqkmnh-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tqkmnh-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. This package is particularly concerning due to its ability to modify critical files and republish malicious variants, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tqkmnh-devapptea package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to create numerous derivative packages that can mislead users and inflate the reputation of the package's authors. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms to distribute harmful packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tqkmnh-devappteaIf 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 tqkmnh-devapptea package and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tqkmnh-devapptea package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters critical project files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is essential to take immediate action by removing this package and employing tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
The tqkmnh-devapptea package is part of a campaign that aims to exploit npm by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further risks and pollution of the npm registry.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. By uploading your package-lock.json file, you can quickly assess if your application is impacted.
If you have installed tqkmnh-devapptea, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately using npm uninstall tqkmnh-devapptea and check for any other affected packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like npm audit, and consider using Vulert to monitor your projects for vulnerabilities.
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