Malicious Code Injection in tealove-darknest37: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-168294: Malicious code in tealove-darknest37 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-darknest37 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious design of the tealove-darknest37 package, which includes scripts that automatically modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and may expose users to further security risks as they inadvertently install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-darknest37If 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 the tealove-darknest37 package entirely and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The tealove-darknest37 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor for similar vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
tealove-darknest37 is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the installation of unwanted packages and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-darknest37' and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Yes, Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities using just your package-lock.json file, providing real-time alerts.
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