Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nanami14: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168442: Malicious code in tealove-nanami14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nanami14 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a surge of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated publishing scripts. The vulnerability in tealove-nanami14 allows for the modification of package metadata, leading to potential abuse and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the tealove-nanami14 package. This code is designed to alter the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, which can lead to a significant pollution of the npm registry and compromise the integrity of other packages. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which employs these tactics to manipulate developer reputation scores.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nanami14If 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-nanami14 package and monitor your project for any dependencies that may indirectly include it. Regularly check your package-lock.json file for any signs of this package and remove it if found.
Conclusion
The tealove-nanami14 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and republishing behavior. It is crucial to remove this package from your project and monitor for any related vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your software.
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FAQ
Tealove-nanami14 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall tealove-nanami14 and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities without signup at the Vulert playground.
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