Malicious Code Injection in typical_bovid-appteadev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-109896: Malicious code in typical_bovid-appteadev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The typical_bovid-appteadev package is part of the npm ecosystem, often used in JavaScript applications. It is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been linked to a series of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the typical_bovid-appteadev package stems from its association with a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for applications that depend on these packages. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and affect developers' reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall typical_bovid-appteadevIf 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 typical_bovid-appteadev package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall typical_bovid-appteadev. This will prevent any malicious code from executing until a safe version is available.
Conclusion
The typical_bovid-appteadev package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise applications using it. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, often used in JavaScript applications.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of malicious code, compromising your application's integrity.
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Consider uninstalling the package as a temporary measure to prevent any potential exploitation until a patched version is available.
Detailed information can be found in the vulnerability report provided by Amazon Inspector and other security advisories related to npm packages.
