Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea63: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158225: Malicious code in lintang-tea63 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea63 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage packages. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages, which can lead to reputation inflation and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea63 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a polluted registry, making it difficult for developers to find legitimate packages and potentially compromising the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea63If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the lintang-tea63 package and monitor your project dependencies for any malicious packages. You can use tools like Vulert to help identify vulnerabilities in your dependencies without requiring code access. For example, you can check your application's vulnerability status by visiting the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea63 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that modifies package files and floods the registry with unwanted packages. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove such packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
lintang-tea63 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, removes private flags, and publishes random packages, which can clutter the npm registry and affect your project's integrity.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check your application for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
You should uninstall the lintang-tea63 package immediately using 'npm uninstall lintang-tea63' and check for any other malicious packages.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to minimize the risk of vulnerabilities.
