Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea43: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158203: Malicious code in lintang-tea43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea43 is a package within the npm ecosystem, often associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised, leading to significant security risks for developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea43 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also inflates developer reputation scores fraudulently, potentially leading to misuse of the npm registry.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea43If 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-tea43 and monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package. Regularly audit your npm packages using 'npm audit' to identify vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea43 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code, which alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
lintang-tea43 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall lintang-tea43 immediately using 'npm uninstall lintang-tea43' and check for any affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for this vulnerability using the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your npm packages, keep them updated, and use tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in real-time.
