Malicious Code Injection in tealove-reborn37: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-168713: Malicious code in tealove-reborn37 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-reborn37 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry, allowing developers to publish and manage JavaScript packages. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-reborn37 originates from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with derivative packages. It contains scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, change version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores for token rewards but also pollutes the npm registry with potentially harmful packages, leading to a risk of dependency confusion and supply chain attacks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-reborn37If 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-reborn37 package and any packages that depend on it. If you need similar functionality, consider using alternative packages that are verified and have a good reputation in the community.
Conclusion
The tealove-reborn37 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant and remove any affected packages from their projects. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in monitoring for such vulnerabilities in the future.
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FAQ
tealove-reborn37 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified to contain malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall tealove-reborn37 and check your project for any other affected dependencies.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
Yes, consider using other reputable npm packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
