Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nanami24: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168453: Malicious code in tealove-nanami24 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-nanami24 package is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to manipulate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses significant risks to developers and users who may unknowingly incorporate these packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nanami24 stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This is executed through autopublish scripts that continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes such malicious behavior. The ramifications include potential security risks for applications using these packages, as they may inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities or unstable dependencies.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nanami24If 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-nanami24 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The tealove-nanami24 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate npm registry integrity. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for similar vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
tealove-nanami24 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and stability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall tealove-nanami24 and check your project for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider using other reputable packages that offer similar functionality without the associated risks of malicious behavior.
