Malicious Code Injection in tealove-nokire48: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168577: Malicious code in tealove-nokire48 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealove-nokire48 is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to inflate developer reputation scores by automatically generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-nokire48 originates from its malicious code, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising applications that depend on these packages. The malicious payload is part of a broader scheme to exploit the npm ecosystem for token rewards, making it a significant threat to developers and users alike.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-nokire48If 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-nokire48 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in your open-source packages. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The tealove-nokire48 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
Tealove-nokire48 is an npm package that is part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publishing of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, potentially compromising the integrity of your application and exposing it to further security risks.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall tealove-nokire48 and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time and alerts you to any issues.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
