Malicious Code Injection in teaa-reborn46: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166743: Malicious code in teaa-reborn46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teaa-reborn46 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teaa-reborn46 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk of introducing malicious packages to users who may unknowingly install them.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teaa-reborn46If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using teaa-reborn46 and any packages that depend on it. Regularly audit your package-lock.json file to identify and remove any potentially malicious packages. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without requiring code access.
Conclusion
The teaa-reborn46 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
teaa-reborn46 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that automates the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious packages into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teaa-reborn46' and check your project for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your project in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
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