Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea57: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158218: Malicious code in lintang-tea57 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea57 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which are intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea57 originates from its design to automatically modify package.json files. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This behavior can result in significant ramifications, including the potential for developers to inadvertently use compromised packages, 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-tea57If 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 remove the lintang-tea57 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall lintang-tea57. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not exhibit malicious behavior.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea57 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by updating or removing the package to safeguard their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
lintang-tea57 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 inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
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