Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nokire40: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168569: Malicious code in tealove-nokire40 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nokire40 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nokire40 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in compromised applications, as developers may inadvertently use these malicious packages, exposing their projects to security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nokire40If 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-nokire40 package altogether until a secure version is released. Additionally, you can use the following command to audit your npm packages for vulnerabilities: npm audit.
Conclusion
The tealove-nokire40 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and publishes harmful variants. It is crucial for developers to remain vigilant, update their dependencies, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
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FAQ
Tealove-nokire40 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, which has been found to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, potentially compromising your application's security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the package and update your dependencies to ensure that your application is not using any compromised code.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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