Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea11: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-158168: Malicious code in lintang-tea11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea11 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the lintang-tea11 package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the automatic republishing of these variants. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with such malicious packages. The ramifications include potential pollution of the npm registry and risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea11If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the lintang-tea11 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea11 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your projects.
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FAQ
lintang-tea11 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 and can lead to the automatic republishing of compromised packages, potentially affecting your project's integrity.
You should remove the lintang-tea11 package from your project immediately to mitigate any risks associated with its use.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
