Malicious Code Injection in teaa-reborn44: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166741: Malicious code in teaa-reborn44 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teaa-reborn44 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 containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with altered metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teaa-reborn44 arises from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to inflate developer reputation scores. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teaa-reborn44If 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 avoid using teaa-reborn44 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks from malicious packages.
Conclusion
The teaa-reborn44 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
teaa-reborn44 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and creates numerous derivative packages that can clutter the npm registry and potentially introduce security risks.
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If you have installed teaa-reborn44, it is advisable to remove it from your project immediately and audit your dependencies for any other potential vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help you identify and manage vulnerabilities in your npm packages effectively.
