Malicious Code Injection in tealoveness14: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168739: Malicious code in tealoveness14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealoveness14 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with various packages. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealoveness14 originates from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file. It removes private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of these variants. This not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security and reliability of applications that depend on this package. The malicious payload can potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or lead to further exploitation within the ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealoveness14If 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 tealoveness14 package and replace it with a trusted alternative that provides similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The tealoveness14 package poses a significant security risk due to its malicious code that modifies package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to uninstall this package and monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
Tealoveness14 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for flooding the npm registry with malicious packages.
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modifications of your package.json file, potentially compromising the security and integrity of your application.
You should uninstall the tealoveness14 package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealoveness14' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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