MalwarePublished 10 Nov 2025

hadianto-lutis38-sluey (npm) · Malicious Code

Affects hadianto-lutis38-slueySource GCVE Database

Malicious package : remove hadianto-lutis38-sluey and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.

Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 08:55 UTC

Classification

Malicious package

Published to npm · OSV MAL-2025-52027

What to do

Remove hadianto-lutis38-sluey from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
npmhadianto-lutis38-sluey	Affected–	Fixed in–

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Description

The npm package hadianto-lutis38-sluey is part of a malicious campaign linked to tea.xyz token rewards. It contains autopublish scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized Indonesian-themed names. The payload modifies package.json files to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and continuously republishes variants to pollute the npm registry.

Impact

The malicious package undermines the integrity of the npm registry by flooding it with numerous derivative packages, potentially misleading users and automated systems relying on package metadata. It manipulates package metadata to bypass restrictions, enabling continuous republishing. While no direct exploitation or code execution impact is described, the pollution of the registry can degrade trust and complicate dependency management.

Defensive guidance

Users and maintainers should avoid installing or trusting packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, including hadianto-lutis38-sluey. Registry maintainers should consider removing these malicious packages and monitoring for similar autopublish scripts. No direct vendor advisory is provided; therefore, vigilance and manual intervention are recommended.

Summary

This threat involves the npm package hadianto-lutis38-sluey, which is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign that flooded the npm ecosystem. The package includes autopublish scripts (e.g., auto.js, autopublish.js) that automate the creation and publication of derivative packages with randomized names. These scripts modify package.json by removing private flags and changing version numbers to enable repeated publication. The goal is to inflate developer reputation scores for tea protocol token rewards and to pollute the npm registry with numerous variants.

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