Malicious Code Vulnerability in tealove-coki11 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-168166: Malicious code in tealove-coki11 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-coki11 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The functionality of tealove-coki11 is compromised due to its association with malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-coki11 package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, exposing their applications to potential security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-coki11If 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 remove the tealove-coki11 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall tealove-coki11. This will prevent any potential exploitation until a secure version is available.
Conclusion
The tealove-coki11 package contains a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that modifies package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised packages. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action to update or remove this package to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
Tealove-coki11 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, which has been associated with malicious activities aimed at inflating developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider removing the package from your project as a temporary measure to mitigate risks.
Detailed information about this vulnerability can be found in the npm registry and security advisories related to the tealove-coki11 package.
