Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea80: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-158244: Malicious code in lintang-tea80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea80 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through various npm packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea80 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea80If 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 avoid using the lintang-tea80 package and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea80 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
lintang-tea80 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the lintang-tea80 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
You can use tools like npm audit to check for vulnerabilities in your dependencies. Additionally, Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
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