Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nice27: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-168505: Malicious code in tealove-nice27 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-nice27 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This package, like many others in the campaign, is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nice27 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 other packages relying on this ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice27If 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 remove the tealove-nice27 package from your project by executing: npm uninstall tealove-nice27. This will prevent any potential malicious activity associated with this package until a secure version is released.
Conclusion
The tealove-nice27 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and publishes harmful variants. It is essential to take immediate action by uninstalling the package and monitoring for updates. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
tealove-nice27 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been identified to contain malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json, removes private flags, and publishes random packages, which can lead to dependency confusion and reputation damage.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor for any updates or patches that may be released.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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