Malicious Code Injection in tealove-aruma25: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168080: Malicious code in tealove-aruma25 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-aruma25 is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but they come with significant risks due to their malicious nature.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-aruma25 stems 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 continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of other packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to automated scripts that are part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-aruma25If 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 the tealove-aruma25 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The tealove-aruma25 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 be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Tealove-aruma25 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-aruma25' and review your project for any other affected packages.
Regularly update your dependencies, monitor your package-lock.json file, and use tools like Vulert to receive real-time alerts for open-source vulnerabilities.
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