Malicious Code Injection in teaa-reborn50: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166748: Malicious code in teaa-reborn50 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teaa-reborn50 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 npm packages. 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-reborn50 arises from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily 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, potentially leading to further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teaa-reborn50If 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 remove the teaa-reborn50 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall teaa-reborn50. This will prevent any potential exploitation while you assess the impact of the vulnerability on your application.
Conclusion
The teaa-reborn50 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with compromised packages. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or uninstalling the package to safeguard your application.
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FAQ
teaa-reborn50 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to facilitate token rewards through various npm packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's integrity and security.
If you have installed teaa-reborn50, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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