Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nanami39: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168468: Malicious code in tealove-nanami39 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-nanami39 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata and republish variants, leading to potential security risks within the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nanami39 originates from malicious code embedded in the package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. The malicious payload continuously republishes these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nanami39If 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-nanami39 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The tealove-nanami39 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with compromised variants. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing the package and monitoring their projects for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
tealove-nanami39 is an npm package involved in the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-nanami39' and monitor your project for any further vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
