Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nameka9: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-168435: Malicious code in tealove-nameka9 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nameka9 is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious code.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nameka9 stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants that can pollute the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes such behavior.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nameka9If 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 avoid using the tealove-nameka9 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes or additions.
Conclusion
The tealove-nameka9 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at inflating developer reputation scores. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor your dependencies for any unauthorized changes. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your software.
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FAQ
tealove-nameka9 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-nameka9' and check your dependencies for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without requiring any signup.
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