Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nice3 Package: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-168508: Malicious code in tealove-nice3 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-nice3 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with numerous packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior not only clutters the npm registry but also poses a significant risk to developers who may unknowingly incorporate these malicious packages into their projects.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealove-nice3 package stems from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of applications that depend on these packages. The origin of this vulnerability is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes such malicious activities.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice3If 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-nice3 package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file 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-nice3 package presents a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. Developers should take immediate action to remove this package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
The tealove-nice3 package is part of a campaign that generates numerous npm packages to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the inclusion of malicious code in your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should remove the tealove-nice3 package from your project immediately and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, regularly monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert and stay informed about known vulnerabilities in the npm ecosystem.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without any signup.
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