Malicious Code Injection in vvqvin-devapptea Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-110644: Malicious code in vvqvin-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The vvqvin-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This behavior poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on the integrity of npm packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the vvqvin-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 results in the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks and loss of trust in the affected packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate these malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall vvqvin-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 manually remove the vvqvin-devapptea package from your project by running the following command: npm uninstall vvqvin-devapptea. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The vvqvin-devapptea package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
vvqvin-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
This vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the generation of malicious packages that can compromise your project's integrity.
If you have installed the vvqvin-devapptea package, you should uninstall it immediately and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
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