Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea72 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-158235: Malicious code in lintang-tea72 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea72 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 to publish packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea72 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The code within this package modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry and potential security risks for users who inadvertently install these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea72If 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 avoid using the lintang-tea72 package altogether and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea72 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and utilize tools like Vulert for ongoing vulnerability monitoring.
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FAQ
lintang-tea72 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to publish packages to the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall lintang-tea72.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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