Malicious Code Vulnerability in tealove-nameka25 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-168407: Malicious code in tealove-nameka25 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-nameka25 package is part of a larger ecosystem associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages on the npm registry. However, this package has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nameka25 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of numerous derivative packages. The malicious code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and creating random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nameka25If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the tealove-nameka25 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included in your project.
Conclusion
The tealove-nameka25 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
The tealove-nameka25 package is part of a campaign that generates derivative npm packages to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious code that modifies your package metadata and floods the npm registry, potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the tealove-nameka25 package immediately using the command npm uninstall tealove-nameka25 and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the tealove-nameka25 package. It is advised to remove it from your project.
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