Malicious Code Injection in teaa-reborn34: Exploiting npm for Token Rewards
Summary
MAL-2025-166731: Malicious code in teaa-reborn34 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teaa-reborn34 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teaa-reborn34 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants of the package, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to reputation damage for developers and security risks for users who unknowingly install these compromised packages. The source of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as a source of malicious npm packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teaa-reborn34If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the teaa-reborn34 package and monitor your dependencies for any malicious activity. You can also use tools like Vulert to check your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities. To check if your application is affected by this vulnerability, visit the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The teaa-reborn34 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and users alike. It is crucial to remove this package from your projects and monitor your dependencies for any potential vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your applications remain secure.
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FAQ
teaa-reborn34 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 installation of malicious packages that may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall teaa-reborn34.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
