Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nice42: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168522: Malicious code in tealove-nice42 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealove-nice42 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious npm packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of tealove-nice42 is to facilitate token rewards, but its malicious behavior compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nice42 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. This modification removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. The ramifications include pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for developers using these packages, and damage to the reputation of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice42If 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-nice42 package from your project by executing the following command: npm uninstall tealove-nice42. This will prevent any malicious code from executing in your application.
Conclusion
The tealove-nice42 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to take immediate action by removing or updating the package to safeguard their applications.
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FAQ
Tealove-nice42 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities and pollution of the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your application for any unusual behavior.
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