Malicious Code Vulnerability in integrated_lungfish-teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-104285: Malicious code in integrated_lungfish-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The integrated_lungfish-teagooddev package is part of the npm ecosystem and is associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores in exchange for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises its integrity and the security of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the package's malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags, alters version numbers, and generates random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially affecting other developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages. The malicious scripts included in the package are designed to automate these actions, making it a significant threat to the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall integrated_lungfish-teagooddevIf 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 integrated_lungfish-teagooddev 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 any signup.
Conclusion
The integrated_lungfish-teagooddev package poses a significant security risk 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 monitor for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert to ensure the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability allows the package to modify package.json files, remove private flags, and continuously republish variants, polluting the npm registry.
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You should uninstall the integrated_lungfish-teagooddev package immediately using 'npm uninstall integrated_lungfish-teagooddev' and look for alternative packages.
Currently, there is no patched version available for the integrated_lungfish-teagooddev package. It is recommended to remove the package entirely.
