Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nanami17: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168445: Malicious code in tealove-nanami17 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nanami17 is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate npm's publishing system, often containing scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages. The primary functionality of tealove-nanami17 is to act as a token reward mechanism, but its vulnerability exposes users to significant risks, including the potential for reputation score inflation and registry pollution.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nanami17 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These scripts remove private flags, alter version numbers, and create random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm registry but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these malicious packages, potentially leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nanami17If 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 tealove-nanami17 and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like npm audit to identify and mitigate risks from malicious packages.
Conclusion
The tealove-nanami17 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm's publishing system. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, regularly audit their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. By taking proactive measures, you can help safeguard your projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
tealove-nanami17 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, removal of private flags, and the introduction of random package names, which can compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall tealove-nanami17 and check your project for any other potentially malicious dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, tools like npm audit and Vulert can help identify and alert you to malicious packages in your dependencies.
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