Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea101: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158167: Malicious code in lintang-tea101 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea101 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and can affect developers' reputations.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea101 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea101If 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 remove the lintang-tea101 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall lintang-tea101. This will prevent any malicious code from executing while you assess the situation.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea101 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to stay vigilant, update their packages regularly, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
lintang-tea101 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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