Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea59: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158220: Malicious code in lintang-tea59 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea59 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is typically used for publishing and managing JavaScript packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea59 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches or loss of reputation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea59If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert. By utilizing Vulert, you can check your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without needing to install any software. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea59 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized derivatives. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
lintang-tea59 is an npm package that is part of a campaign aimed at generating token rewards through the publication of numerous derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish altered versions of your packages, leading to potential security risks.
You should uninstall lintang-tea59 immediately using 'npm uninstall lintang-tea59' to prevent any potential security issues.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to minimize the risk of vulnerabilities.
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