Malicious Code Injection in worrying_gamefowl-biggestdev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-111013: Malicious code in worrying_gamefowl-biggestdev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The worrying_gamefowl-biggestdev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the worrying_gamefowl-biggestdev 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 variants. This behavior can pollute the npm registry and potentially expose users to further security risks, including the installation of compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall worrying_gamefowl-biggestdevIf 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 worrying_gamefowl-biggestdev package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The worrying_gamefowl-biggestdev package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove this package and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities in your project.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may expose your project to further security risks through compromised packages.
You should uninstall the worrying_gamefowl-biggestdev package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing the package-lock.json file.
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