Malicious Code Injection in tealove-lady20: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168326: Malicious code in tealove-lady20 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-lady20 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm ecosystem, allowing developers to publish and manage their packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm registry and the reputation of developers using it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-lady20 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently and potentially expose users to further malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-lady20If 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 prevent the installation of the tealove-lady20 package by using the following command: npm uninstall tealove-lady20. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which alerts you to open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The tealove-lady20 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and affects the npm ecosystem. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
tealove-lady20 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by allowing malicious code to modify your package.json file and pollute the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your dependencies for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and keep your packages updated to their latest secure versions.
