Malicious Code Injection in lintang-tea96 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-158261: Malicious code in lintang-tea96 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
lintang-tea96 is a package within the npm ecosystem, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in lintang-tea96 originates from its association with a malicious campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random Indonesian-themed package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of integrity in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall lintang-tea96If 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 remove the lintang-tea96 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall lintang-tea96. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The lintang-tea96 package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the security of applications using it. Developers are advised to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
lintang-tea96 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 introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have used lintang-tea96, it is crucial to uninstall the package and check your application for any unauthorized changes or vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file. You can also 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 and package-lock.json files for any suspicious packages.
