Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea17: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158174: Malicious code in lintang-tea17 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea17 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, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea17 stems from its inclusion of autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of other packages relying on these names.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea17If 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 lintang-tea17 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea17 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and regularly audit their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
lintang-tea17 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to dependency confusion and the pollution of the npm registry.
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You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall lintang-tea17 and audit your dependencies.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
