Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea36: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158195: Malicious code in lintang-tea36 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea36 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 containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry and the developer's reputation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea36 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the automatic generation and republishing of numerous variants, effectively polluting the npm registry and inflating developer reputation scores through deceptive practices. The ramifications include potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these compromised packages, as well as damage to the overall trustworthiness of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea36If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the lintang-tea36 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity of packages before installation.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea36 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
lintang-tea36 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 installation of malicious code that modifies your package.json file and can compromise the security of your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall lintang-tea36 to mitigate any potential risks.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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