Malicious Code Injection in tealove-coki1 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168164: Malicious code in tealove-coki1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-coki1 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-coki1 package 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 is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards while polluting the npm registry with unauthorized packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs autopublish scripts to automate the creation and publication of these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-coki1If 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 prevent the installation of the tealove-coki1 package by adding it to your npm ignore list or by using a package manager that allows you to lock down dependencies.
Conclusion
The tealove-coki1 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters project files and inflates developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for similar vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
tealove-coki1 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications in your package.json file, potentially compromising your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the tealove-coki1 package immediately and check for any other affected packages in your project.
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