Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nanami: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168436: Malicious code in tealove-nanami (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-nanami is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a surge of malicious packages flooding the npm registry. This package is designed to interact with the tea protocol, offering developers token rewards for participation. However, it has been compromised to include malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata and publish unauthorized variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nanami stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that generates and publishes derivative packages with randomized names. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nanamiIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, avoid using the tealove-nanami package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure they are secure.
Conclusion
The tealove-nanami package has been identified as a vector for malicious code injection, posing significant risks to developers and the integrity of the npm ecosystem. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain a secure development environment.
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FAQ
tealove-nanami is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been compromised to include malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package metadata and the introduction of malicious packages into your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-nanami' and check for any alternative packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software by analyzing your package-lock.json file. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider using other npm packages that provide similar functionality but are known to be secure and free from malicious code.
