Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nice25: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168503: Malicious code in tealove-nice25 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nice25 is part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This npm package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often created with randomized names. This practice is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards related to the tea protocol. However, the package has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nice25 originates from its malicious payload, which 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 behavior not only affects the reputation of legitimate developers but also poses a risk of dependency confusion and potential exploitation of applications relying on these packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice25If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the tealove-nice25 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your project for any dependencies that may have been affected by this malicious package.
Conclusion
The tealove-nice25 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful variants. It is essential for developers to remove this package from their projects and stay vigilant about the security of their dependencies.
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FAQ
Tealove-nice25 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 introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should immediately uninstall the package using 'npm uninstall tealove-nice25' and check for any other affected dependencies.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without needing to sign up.
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