Malicious Code Injection in beatrizlima Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-170965: Malicious code in beatrizlima (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The beatrizlima 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. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the beatrizlima package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially harming developers' reputations and projects. The source of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs such tactics to manipulate the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall beatrizlimaIf 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 prevent the installation of the beatrizlima package by using npm's package-lock.json file to lock your dependencies. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package if it is already installed: npm uninstall beatrizlima.
Conclusion
The beatrizlima package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that manipulates the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant, remove the package, and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
The beatrizlima package is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's integrity and reputation by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the beatrizlima package immediately using the command: npm uninstall beatrizlima.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signup at Vulert Playground.
Regularly update your packages, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review the npm registry for any reported issues with the packages you use.
