Malicious Code Injection in tealove-reborn35: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-168711: Malicious code in tealove-reborn35 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-reborn35 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards by generating and publishing derivative packages. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its functionality that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with harmful variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-reborn35 originates from its malicious code that alters the package.json file to remove private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards, leading to pollution of the npm registry with potentially harmful packages. The ramifications include compromised package integrity and increased risk of dependency confusion attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-reborn35If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the tealove-reborn35 package and replace it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert, which can alert you to vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Conclusion
The tealove-reborn35 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of your project.
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FAQ
tealove-reborn35 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file and the introduction of harmful packages into your project, compromising its integrity.
You should remove the tealove-reborn35 package from your project and monitor for any updates or patches.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground to check your application for vulnerabilities without any signup required.
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