Malicious Code Injection in tealove-coki46: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168204: Malicious code in tealove-coki46 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-coki46 is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This npm package is designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to artificially inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. Its functionality is compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-coki46 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that utilizes scripts (auto.js, autopublish.js, etc.) to modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers who unknowingly install these compromised packages, as they may inadvertently expose their applications to further vulnerabilities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-coki46If 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-coki46 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The tealove-coki46 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm package metadata. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their applications for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
Tealove-coki46 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of compromised packages, which may introduce security risks and instability in your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-coki46' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time about open-source vulnerabilities.
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