Malicious Code Injection in xxtmzl-devapptea Package
Summary
MAL-2025-111136: Malicious code in xxtmzl-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The xxtmzl-devapptea package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards, making the package a target for exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the xxtmzl-devapptea package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that employs autopublish scripts to modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The malicious payload can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem, potentially affecting developers who rely on these packages for legitimate purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall xxtmzl-devappteaIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the xxtmzl-devapptea package and any other packages that may be part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your project's dependencies to identify and remove any potentially harmful packages.
Conclusion
The xxtmzl-devapptea package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential to remove this package from your project and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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FAQ
xxtmzl-devapptea is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the xxtmzl-devapptea package immediately using the command: npm uninstall xxtmzl-devapptea.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just the package-lock.json file.
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