Malicious Code Injection in tealove-lady4 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-168347: Malicious code in tealove-lady4 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-lady4 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. It is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which are used to inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for tea protocol token rewards. This package, like others in the campaign, contains scripts that automate the publishing process, leading to potential abuse of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-lady4 package arises from the presence of malicious code that modifies the package.json file. This code removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, which are then continuously republished to pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to the broader tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs such tactics to manipulate npm's reputation system. The ramifications include compromised package integrity, potential security risks for users, and a polluted npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-lady4If 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-lady4 package by adding it to your project's .npmrc file with the following line: package-lock=false. This will help avoid any unintended installations of this malicious package.
Conclusion
The tealove-lady4 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to take immediate action by uninstalling this package and monitoring your project for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your application.
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FAQ
The tealove-lady4 package is part of a malicious campaign that aims to manipulate npm's reputation system through automated publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can compromise your project's integrity by introducing malicious code that alters package configurations and potentially exposes your application to security risks.
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There is no patch for the tealove-lady4 package due to its malicious nature. The recommended action is to uninstall the package entirely.
If you have installed the tealove-lady4 package, you should uninstall it immediately using the command npm uninstall tealove-lady4 and review your project for any other potentially malicious packages.
