Malicious Code Injection in tealove-aruma32: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168088: Malicious code in tealove-aruma32 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-aruma32 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish derivative packages with randomized names. The presence of such malicious code poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm packages for their applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-aruma32 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior is intended to pollute the npm registry and can lead to the unintentional use of compromised packages by developers, potentially exposing their applications to further vulnerabilities and security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-aruma32If 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 the tealove-aruma32 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your npm packages to ensure no malicious packages are present.
Conclusion
The tealove-aruma32 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your applications.
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FAQ
Tealove-aruma32 is an npm package that has been identified as containing malicious code aimed at manipulating the npm registry.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, leading to the installation of compromised packages that may introduce further vulnerabilities.
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Immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall tealove-aruma32' and audit your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help you monitor your npm packages for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file.
