Malicious Code Vulnerability in tealove-nice15: Exploitation of npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168492: Malicious code in tealove-nice15 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nice15 is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and can lead to the proliferation of malicious software.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nice15 originates from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This results in the continuous republishing of variants, which pollutes the npm registry and can lead to unintentional use of compromised packages by developers. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem, making it crucial for developers to be aware of such threats.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice15If 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-nice15 package and monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The tealove-nice15 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious behavior aimed at manipulating the npm registry. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their projects.
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FAQ
tealove-nice15 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 project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the tealove-nice15 package from your project immediately and monitor for any unauthorized changes in your package-lock.json.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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