Malicious Code Injection in tealove-dana7 Package: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-168261: Malicious code in tealove-dana7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-dana7 package is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of these packages is to exploit the npm ecosystem, posing significant risks to developers and users alike.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-dana7 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on these packages. The malicious payload is designed to inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently, potentially leading to the distribution of insecure or harmful code.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-dana7If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the tealove-dana7 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package.json and package-lock.json files for any unauthorized or suspicious packages.
Conclusion
The tealove-dana7 package poses a significant threat to npm users due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and any related ones from your projects to maintain security. Regular audits and the use of monitoring tools like Vulert can help safeguard your applications against such vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
Tealove-dana7 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your application, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall tealove-dana7' and audit your project for any other suspicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Given the nature of this package, it is unlikely that a secure update will be provided. It is recommended to remove the package entirely.
