Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nice48: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168528: Malicious code in tealove-nice48 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nice48 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores through automated scripts that generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names. The primary functionality of tealove-nice48 is to act as a token reward mechanism, but its malicious nature compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nice48 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that utilizes autopublish scripts to create and publish numerous derivative packages. These scripts modify the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to pollution of the npm registry, potentially affecting developers who rely on the integrity of package sources. The malicious payload can also lead to unintended consequences for applications that depend on these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nice48If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the tealove-nice48 package altogether. If it is already included in your project, remove it by executing the following command: npm uninstall tealove-nice48. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tealove-nice48 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
tealove-nice48 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and publish derivative packages, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
If you have installed tealove-nice48, you should uninstall it immediately using the command: npm uninstall tealove-nice48.
Yes, Vulert provides a service that monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, alerting you to any issues.
