Malicious Code Injection in tealove-poke48: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-168675: Malicious code in tealove-poke48 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-poke48 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm ecosystem, potentially providing functionalities related to token rewards. However, it has been identified as malicious, containing scripts that manipulate package metadata and flood the npm registry with derivative packages, thereby compromising the integrity of the ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-poke48 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and change version numbers. It generates random package names and continuously republishes variants, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and inflate developer reputation scores fraudulently. This poses a significant risk to developers relying on the integrity of the npm ecosystem, as it can lead to confusion, dependency issues, and potential security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-poke48If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
Currently, there are no specific workarounds to mitigate the effects of this vulnerability other than removing the affected package. It is advisable to monitor your dependencies regularly and avoid using packages that are part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
Conclusion
The tealove-poke48 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that manipulates package metadata and floods the registry with derivative packages. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
tealove-poke48 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, confusion in package management, and potential security risks due to the introduction of malicious code.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealove-poke48' and check your package-lock.json for any references to it.
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