Malicious Code Injection in tealove-lady23: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168329: Malicious code in tealove-lady23 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-lady23 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly incorporate these packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-lady23 package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches or instability in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-lady23If 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-lady23 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included. You can also use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tealove-lady23 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry entries. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain security and stability.
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FAQ
tealove-lady23 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of derivative packages.
Incorporating the tealove-lady23 package can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and instability in your application.
You can use the Vulert platform to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. Simply upload your package-lock.json file to receive real-time alerts.
Remove the tealove-lady23 package from your project immediately and audit your dependencies for any other malicious packages.
Regularly audit your dependencies, use tools like Vulert for monitoring, and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the packages you use.
