Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nameka20 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-168402: Malicious code in tealove-nameka20 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-nameka20 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with numerous packages. These packages often include scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. The primary function of these packages is to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, but they also pose significant risks due to their malicious behavior.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-nameka20 package stems from the inclusion of autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior pollutes the npm registry and can compromise the integrity of applications relying on this package. The malicious code is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem for personal gain, making it a significant threat to developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nameka20If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the tealove-nameka20 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any signs of malicious packages using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The tealove-nameka20 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that modifies package.json files and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain application integrity.
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FAQ
Tealove-nameka20 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to inflate developer reputation scores.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially compromising your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the tealove-nameka20 package immediately and monitor your project for any other malicious packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which allows you to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
