Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nameka6: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168432: Malicious code in tealove-nameka6 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-nameka6 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a surge of malicious packages on the npm registry. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nameka6 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nameka6If 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 affected package by using npm's package-lock.json to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include tealove-nameka6 or any of its derivatives.
Conclusion
The tealove-nameka6 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing variants. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of your application.
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FAQ
tealove-nameka6 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for generating malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry and may compromise the integrity of your project's dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-nameka6' and check for any dependencies that may be affected.
Yes, you can use Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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