Malicious Code Injection in tealoveness19 Package: npm Vulnerability Overview
Summary
MAL-2025-168744: Malicious code in tealoveness19 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealoveness19 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. It typically includes scripts that manipulate package metadata to inflate developer reputation scores, making it a target for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealoveness19 package stems from its inclusion in a campaign that floods the npm registry with malicious packages. These packages contain scripts that modify the package.json file to remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these compromised packages, leading to potential security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealoveness19If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can avoid using the tealoveness19 package altogether. If it is already included in your project, you can uninstall it using the command: npm uninstall tealoveness19. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities without needing to access the code directly.
Conclusion
The tealoveness19 package presents a significant vulnerability due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and utilize monitoring tools like Vulert to stay informed about potential vulnerabilities in their dependencies.
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FAQ
Tealoveness19 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately and monitor your project for any signs of compromise.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
