Malicious Code Injection in tealove-reborn49: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-168726: Malicious code in tealove-reborn49 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-reborn49 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 their packages. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its functionality that includes autopublishing scripts which generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, aimed at inflating developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-reborn49 stems from its malicious payload that 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 the integrity of the ecosystem. The origin of this issue is linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which incentivizes such malicious practices.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-reborn49If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
There are no direct workarounds to mitigate the effects of this malicious package. The best approach is to completely remove it from your project and avoid using any packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign.
Conclusion
The tealove-reborn49 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the registry with unwanted variants. It is essential for developers to remain vigilant and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
tealove-reborn49 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and generates random package names, which can lead to pollution of the npm registry and compromise your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command 'npm uninstall tealove-reborn49' to prevent any potential harm to your project.
While many packages in the npm ecosystem are safe, it is crucial to vet packages before installation. Use tools like Vulert to monitor and alert for vulnerabilities in your dependencies.
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