Malicious Code Injection in tealove-reborn50: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-168728: Malicious code in tealove-reborn50 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
tealove-reborn50 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to incentivize developers through token rewards, but it has been compromised to include malicious scripts. The package's functionality is undermined by its ability to generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, which can lead to reputation inflation and pollution of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealove-reborn50 stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior is orchestrated through autopublish scripts that continuously republish variants, thereby compromising the integrity of the npm registry and potentially affecting developers who rely on this ecosystem. The malicious payload can lead to security risks, including the installation of untrusted packages and the potential for further exploitation.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealove-reborn50If 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 tealove-reborn50 and any packages that depend on it. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The tealove-reborn50 package has been identified as containing malicious code that can compromise npm projects. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
tealove-reborn50 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to incentivize developers through token rewards.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of untrusted packages, compromising the integrity of your project and potentially exposing it to further security risks.
You should remove the tealove-reborn50 package from your project immediately and check for any dependencies that may have been affected.
You can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
