Malicious Code Injection in tealove-aruma41: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168098: Malicious code in tealove-aruma41 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-aruma41 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior compromises the integrity of the npm registry and poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-aruma41 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random Indonesian-themed package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to the installation of compromised packages by unsuspecting developers. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits npm's publishing mechanisms.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-aruma41If 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-aruma41 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using the following command to uninstall the package: npm uninstall tealove-aruma41.
Conclusion
The tealove-aruma41 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for any signs of compromise. Utilizing tools like Vulert can enhance your ability to detect and respond to vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Tealove-aruma41 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and affect the integrity of your project.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor and alert for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without any signup.
If you have installed tealove-aruma41, it is recommended to uninstall it immediately and check for any other potentially affected packages.
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