Malicious Code Detected in tealove-nanami28: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-168457: Malicious code in tealove-nanami28 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nanami28 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nanami28 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious payload modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the pollution of the npm registry and can potentially harm developers by affecting their reputation and the integrity of their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nanami28If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the tealove-nanami28 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Always verify the integrity and source of packages before including them in your project.
Conclusion
The tealove-nanami28 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages while utilizing tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
tealove-nanami28 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the creation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially harming your project's integrity and affecting your developer reputation.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-nanami28' and check 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.
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