Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea28: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158186: Malicious code in lintang-tea28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea28 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, thereby polluting the npm registry and compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea28 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to manipulate package.json files. The payload modifies key attributes such as removing private flags and changing version numbers, allowing the package to continuously republish variants. This not only affects the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea28If 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 the lintang-tea28 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious code. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea28 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that manipulates package attributes and republish variants. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities to maintain security and trust in their applications.
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FAQ
lintang-tea28 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall lintang-tea28.
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