Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea68: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-158230: Malicious code in lintang-tea68 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea68 is a package within the npm ecosystem, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package, like others in its category, is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages. It aims to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards related to the tea protocol. However, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea68 originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to flood the npm registry with numerous variants, thereby polluting the ecosystem and potentially harming developers' reputations. The malicious payload can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of projects that depend on this package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea68If 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 lintang-tea68 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea68 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and integrity.
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FAQ
lintang-tea68 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your project's package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall lintang-tea68 immediately using 'npm uninstall lintang-tea68' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without any signup.
