Malicious Code Injection in Vointea Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-91982: Malicious code in vointea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
Vointea is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a surge of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts. The functionality of Vointea is compromised due to its involvement in this campaign, making it a target for developers who may unknowingly install it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Vointea package stems from its 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 affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may inadvertently install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vointeaIf 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 Vointea package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, ensure that your package-lock.json file is monitored for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Conclusion
The Vointea package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Awareness and proactive measures are essential to maintaining the security of software applications.
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FAQ
Vointea is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the publication of malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that compromises your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the Vointea package immediately and check your project for any unintended consequences of its installation.
You can use tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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