Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nice43: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168523: Malicious code in tealove-nice43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package 'tealove-nice43' is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol, making it a significant concern for developers relying on npm for package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in 'tealove-nice43' stems from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This not only compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly integrate these malicious packages into their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice43If 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-nice43' package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz campaign. Monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes or additions, and consider using tools like Vulert to keep track of vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
Conclusion
The 'tealove-nice43' package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry with unauthorized packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their projects.
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FAQ
'tealove-nice43' is an npm package linked to a token reward campaign that aims to manipulate the npm registry.
The malicious code can compromise your project's integrity by introducing unauthorized changes and potentially harmful packages.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-nice43' and review your project for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
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