Malicious Code Injection in tealoveness73: A Threat to npm Package Integrity
Summary
MAL-2025-168804: Malicious code in tealoveness73 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The package tealoveness73 is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has infiltrated the npm ecosystem. It is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names. This behavior is intended to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards associated with the tea protocol. However, this package is compromised, posing significant risks to users and the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in tealoveness73 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, potential data breaches, and the inadvertent installation of malicious software by developers unaware of the compromised package.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall tealoveness73If 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 tealoveness73 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. 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 needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The tealoveness73 package poses a significant threat due to its malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry. Users are advised to uninstall the package and monitor their projects for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert. Staying informed and proactive is essential to maintaining the security of your software.
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FAQ
Tealoveness73 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages automatically.
The package modifies package.json files, removes private flags, changes version numbers, and generates random package names to pollute the npm registry.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by the tealoveness73 vulnerability.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall tealoveness73' and look for alternative packages.
Currently, there is no patched version available. It is recommended to remove the package and monitor for any updates.
