Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea70: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-158233: Malicious code in lintang-tea70 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea70 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 often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, its functionality has been compromised, leading to significant security concerns.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea70 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is part of a broader scheme to pollute the npm registry by continuously republishing variants of the package. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea70If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can prevent the installation of the lintang-tea70 package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: 'package-lock=false'. This will help avoid the installation of this malicious package until a fix is implemented.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea70 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-tea70 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 modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should immediately remove the lintang-tea70 package from your project and check for any unauthorized changes in your package.json file.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, and review your package.json for any unauthorized changes.
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