Malicious Code Injection in teaa-reborn43: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166740: Malicious code in teaa-reborn43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teaa-reborn43 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 scripts. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing code that manipulates package metadata and floods the npm registry with derivative packages, potentially harming developers' reputations and the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teaa-reborn43 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the automatic publication of numerous derivative packages, which can clutter the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. The ramifications include compromised package integrity, potential security risks for users of these packages, and a polluted npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teaa-reborn43If 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 teaa-reborn43 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any signs of this package reappearing and remove it immediately if detected.
Conclusion
The teaa-reborn43 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your npm packages.
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FAQ
teaa-reborn43 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and publishes numerous derivative packages, which can compromise your project's integrity.
You should uninstall teaa-reborn43 immediately using 'npm uninstall teaa-reborn43' and check for any dependencies that may rely on it.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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