Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nice1 Package
Summary
MAL-2025-168486: Malicious code in tealove-nice1 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-nice1 package is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system, which has been flooding the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various automated scripts. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability stems from the presence of malicious code within the tealove-nice1 package. This code modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants that pollute the npm registry. The origin of this issue is linked to a campaign aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards, posing significant risks to developers and users by potentially introducing insecure and unverified packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice1If 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 prevent the installation of the tealove-nice1 package by using the following command to block it: npm install --no-save tealove-nice1. However, the best practice is to remove it entirely from your dependencies.
Conclusion
The tealove-nice1 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to applications using it. It is crucial to uninstall this package and monitor your project for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is key to maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
Tealove-nice1 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, leading to the introduction of insecure packages and potentially compromising your application's security.
You should uninstall the tealove-nice1 package immediately using the command npm uninstall tealove-nice1.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner.
Removing the vulnerable package will mitigate the risk associated with it, but ensure that you replace it with a secure alternative if needed.
