Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea89: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-158253: Malicious code in lintang-tea89 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea89 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, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea89 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other packages and developers.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea89If 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 this package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. You can also utilize the Vulert platform to check for vulnerabilities in your application. To do this, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner and upload your package-lock.json file to see if your application is affected.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea89 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
lintang-tea89 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 pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting other packages and developers by introducing malicious code.
You should uninstall the lintang-tea89 package immediately using 'npm uninstall lintang-tea89' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring any signup.
