Malicious Code Injection in warm_wolverine-teagooddev: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-110659: Malicious code in warm_wolverine-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'warm_wolverine-teagooddev' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. The functionality of these packages is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the presence of malicious code in the 'warm_wolverine-teagooddev' package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall warm_wolverine-teagooddevIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the 'warm_wolverine-teagooddev' package altogether. If it is already in use, consider replacing it with a trusted alternative package that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The 'warm_wolverine-teagooddev' package contains malicious code that compromises its integrity and poses a risk to developers. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
The vulnerability involves malicious code that alters package metadata and repackages it, leading to pollution of the npm registry.
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