Malicious Code Injection in tealoveness58 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-168787: Malicious code in tealoveness58 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The tealoveness58 package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has been flooding the npm ecosystem. It is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing derivative packages with randomized names. This package is particularly concerning due to its ability to modify package metadata, which can lead to reputation inflation for developers involved in the tea protocol.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the tealoveness58 package stems from its malicious code that modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and changes version numbers. It generates random Indonesian-themed package names and continuously republishes variants, polluting the npm registry. This behavior can lead to significant security risks, including the potential for dependency confusion and the spread of malicious software through the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealoveness58If 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 tealoveness58 package and any of its derivatives. Additionally, consider using npm audit to identify and address vulnerabilities in your project's dependencies.
Conclusion
The tealoveness58 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and floods the npm registry. Immediate action is required to remove this package and monitor for any potential vulnerabilities in your project. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help maintain the security of your dependencies.
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FAQ
Tealoveness58 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious due to its behavior of modifying package metadata and flooding the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to dependency confusion, allowing malicious code to be executed in your project, potentially compromising security and integrity.
You should immediately remove the tealoveness58 package from your project and check for any other affected packages. Use npm audit to identify vulnerabilities.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time. You can check your application against known vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground.
Regularly audit your dependencies using npm audit, keep your packages updated, and monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
