Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nanami35: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168465: Malicious code in tealove-nanami35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nanami35 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm ecosystem with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that publish numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nanami35 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This can lead to developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may contain harmful code or lead to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nanami35If 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-nanami35 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tealove-nanami35 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is essential for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in real-time.
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FAQ
Tealove-nanami35 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores through automated publishing of compromised packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your application, potentially compromising its security and functionality.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-nanami35' and check your application for any potential security issues.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time. You can also check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider looking for other npm packages that provide similar functionality without the risks associated with tealove-nanami35.
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