Malicious Code Injection in xaver-nasi14-apidev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-92396: Malicious code in xaver-nasi14-apidev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The xaver-nasi14-apidev 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, its functionality has been compromised by malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the xaver-nasi14-apidev package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages. The malicious payload can also compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package, potentially leading to security breaches or unexpected behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall xaver-nasi14-apidevIf 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 xaver-nasi14-apidev package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The xaver-nasi14-apidev package contains malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software by providing real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
xaver-nasi14-apidev is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and make it difficult to find legitimate packages.
You should uninstall the xaver-nasi14-apidev package immediately and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert to monitor vulnerabilities, and avoid using packages from untrusted sources.
