Malicious Code Injection in tealove-aruma48: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168105: Malicious code in tealove-aruma48 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-aruma48 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 not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly incorporate these packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-aruma48 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This allows the package to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially leading to security risks for developers who rely on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes the creation of such malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-aruma48If 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-aruma48 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies to identify and remove any suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The tealove-aruma48 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 audit their dependencies to ensure the security of their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Tealove-aruma48 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 pollution of the npm registry and may introduce security risks if your project inadvertently relies on these malicious packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. Visit Vulert Scanner to check your application without requiring any signup.
If you have installed tealove-aruma48, you should uninstall it immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-aruma48' and audit your other dependencies for similar vulnerabilities.
Yes, the tea.xyz token reward campaign has led to the creation of multiple malicious packages. It is advisable to review your dependencies and remove any that are suspicious.
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