Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea45: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-158205: Malicious code in lintang-tea45 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea45 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea45 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which can lead to the pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea45If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, you can avoid using the lintang-tea45 package and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea45 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your open-source projects.
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FAQ
lintang-tea45 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, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and compromising your project's integrity.
You should immediately remove the lintang-tea45 package from your project and check for any unauthorized changes in your package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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