Malicious Code Exploit in tealove-reborn27: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168702: Malicious code in tealove-reborn27 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-reborn27 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which are often used to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise its integrity and the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-reborn27 originates from its inclusion in a series of malicious packages that automatically generate and publish derivative versions with altered package.json files. These scripts remove private flags, change version numbers, and create random package names, leading to pollution of the npm registry. The ramifications include potential security risks for developers using these packages, as they may inadvertently install compromised versions that can affect their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-reborn27If 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-reborn27 package until a secure version is released. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that do not have known vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The tealove-reborn27 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and the npm ecosystem. It is essential to take immediate action by updating or removing the package and monitoring for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
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FAQ
tealove-reborn27 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
If you have installed tealove-reborn27, it is crucial to update to a patched version or remove the package from your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just package-lock.json.
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