Malicious Code Injection in tealove-lady10: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-168315: Malicious code in tealove-lady10 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-lady10 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the distribution of token rewards through the npm ecosystem. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-lady10 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for users to trust legitimate packages. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive data and the risk of executing harmful scripts.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-lady10If 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-lady10 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes and consider using tools like Vulert to track vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The tealove-lady10 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and pollutes the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
tealove-lady10 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to security risks and malicious scripts.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall tealove-lady10 and review your project's dependencies 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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