Malicious Code Injection in xpfymn-devapptea Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-111132: Malicious code in xpfymn-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The xpfymn-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 manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious behavior of this package poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the xpfymn-devapptea package originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The ramifications of this vulnerability include potential exposure to malicious code, compromised developer reputation, and the risk of integrating harmful packages into projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall xpfymn-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, consider removing the xpfymn-devapptea package from your project until a secure version is released. You can do this by executing the following command: npm uninstall xpfymn-devapptea.
Conclusion
The xpfymn-devapptea package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's package ecosystem. Developers should take immediate action to remove the package and monitor for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects by providing real-time alerts for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
xpfymn-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and republish variants that may lead to the inclusion of harmful packages in your project.
If you have installed the xpfymn-devapptea package, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
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