Malicious Code Injection in tealove-dana13: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168218: Malicious code in tealove-dana13 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-dana13 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names, ultimately inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. The vulnerability stems from the package's ability to modify critical files, such as package.json, leading to potential security risks for developers using this package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-dana13 originates from its malicious design, which includes scripts that remove private flags from package.json, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The continuous republishing of these variants can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem and can potentially expose users to further security threats.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-dana13If 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-dana13 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly monitor your package dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
Conclusion
The tealove-dana13 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
Tealove-dana13 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 modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further security risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall tealove-dana13 and monitor your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use trusted packages, and employ tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in your project.
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