Malicious Code Injection in tsnzau-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109859: Malicious code in tsnzau-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tsnzau-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of this package is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter its metadata and behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tsnzau-devapptea package originates from its association with a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. This leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of dependent applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tsnzau-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 remove the tsnzau-devapptea package from your project by using the following command: npm uninstall tsnzau-devapptea. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you seek a safer alternative.
Conclusion
The tsnzau-devapptea package contains a significant vulnerability that can compromise the integrity of applications using it. Immediate action is required to update or remove the package to prevent potential exploitation. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring and managing open-source vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The tsnzau-devapptea package is part of a token reward campaign that has been linked to malicious activity on the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your application's package.json file, potentially compromising its integrity and security.
You should update or uninstall the tsnzau-devapptea package immediately to mitigate the risk of malicious code execution.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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