Malicious Code Injection in yfhflc-devapptea: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-111294: Malicious code in yfhflc-devapptea (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
yfhflc-devapptea is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and poses a risk to users who may inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall yfhflc-devappteaIf 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 use the following command to prevent the installation of this package in your project: 'npm install --no-optional yfhflc-devapptea'. This will ensure that the package is not included in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The yfhflc-devapptea package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and pollutes the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor their projects for any signs of compromise. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
yfhflc-devapptea is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of unwanted packages and compromising your project's integrity.
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If you have installed yfhflc-devapptea, you should uninstall it immediately using the command 'npm uninstall yfhflc-devapptea'.
Currently, there are no patched versions available for yfhflc-devapptea. It is advisable to remove the package from your project.
