Malicious Code Vulnerability in teaa-reborn25: Exploitation of npm Packages for Token Rewards
Summary
MAL-2025-166722: Malicious code in teaa-reborn25 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teaa-reborn25 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 by generating and publishing derivative packages. It has been identified as part of a broader trend of malicious packages that aim to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teaa-reborn25 originates from its malicious code that 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 pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches and loss of trust in the package management system.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teaa-reborn25If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
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Conclusion
The teaa-reborn25 package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
teaa-reborn25 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability allows malicious code to modify your package.json, potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages and security risks.
You should uninstall teaa-reborn25 immediately using the command 'npm uninstall teaa-reborn25' and check your project for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities and alerts you in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
