Malicious Code Injection in tealove-dana16 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-168221: Malicious code in tealove-dana16 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-dana16 package is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards for developers by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-dana16 package originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts. These scripts modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This not only affects the integrity of the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-dana16If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Always verify the integrity and reputation of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The tealove-dana16 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry data. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
Tealove-dana16 is an npm package that was part of a token reward campaign but has been identified as malicious due to its scripts that manipulate package metadata.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the tealove-dana16 package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-dana16' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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