Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea39: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158198: Malicious code in lintang-tea39 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea39 is an npm package that appears to be 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. The package's functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate its metadata and behavior, leading to potential abuse within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the lintang-tea39 package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then continuously republished. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to 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-tea39If 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-tea39 package and monitor your dependencies for any signs of malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities without needing to install any software.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea39 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised versions. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
lintang-tea39 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of compromised packages and security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall lintang-tea39 and monitor your project for any unusual behavior.
Yes, you can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check your application for vulnerabilities without signing up.
Regularly audit your dependencies and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
