Malicious Code Detected in ujodzb-devapptea: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-109961: Malicious code in ujodzb-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
ujodzb-devapptea is a package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has gained notoriety for flooding the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of ujodzb-devapptea is to serve as a conduit for these malicious activities, posing significant risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The ujodzb-devapptea package contains malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also exposes developers to potential security risks and reputational damage.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall ujodzb-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using ujodzb-devapptea and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The ujodzb-devapptea package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your projects.
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FAQ
ujodzb-devapptea is a malicious npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to manipulate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall ujodzb-devapptea' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you of any open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
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