Malicious Code Injection in tealove-aruma12: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-168066: Malicious code in tealove-aruma12 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'tealove-aruma12' is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This npm package is designed to incentivize developers through token rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts. These scripts are engineered to manipulate package metadata, inflate developer reputation scores, and proliferate derivative packages with randomized names, thereby polluting the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'tealove-aruma12' stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which aims to exploit npm's package management system for nefarious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-aruma12If 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 'tealove-aruma12' and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project.
Conclusion
The 'tealove-aruma12' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to exploit the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, remove compromised packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, developers can safeguard their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
'tealove-aruma12' is an npm package that has been compromised to include malicious code as part of a token reward campaign.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that modify your project's metadata and potentially compromise its security.
You should remove 'tealove-aruma12' from your project and check for any other affected packages.
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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