Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea15: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158172: Malicious code in lintang-tea15 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea15 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 malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea15 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for users who unknowingly install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea15If 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 lintang-tea15 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your npm packages using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea15 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
lintang-tea15 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of unwanted packages, which may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall lintang-tea15 immediately and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
You can use tools like npm audit or services like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without requiring any signup.
