Malicious Code Injection in tealove-coki26: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-168182: Malicious code in tealove-coki26 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-coki26 is part of a larger campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. It is designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-coki26 stems from its malicious payload that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to security risks for developers who inadvertently use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which exploits the npm ecosystem for malicious purposes.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-coki26If 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-coki26 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert, which analyzes your package-lock.json file for real-time alerts on open-source vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tealove-coki26 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove such packages from their projects to maintain security. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in monitoring for vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
Tealove-coki26 is an npm package involved in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall tealove-coki26 to mitigate any risks.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for vulnerabilities by analyzing your package-lock.json file and providing real-time alerts.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
