Malicious Code Injection in naked_ox-teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106137: Malicious code in naked_ox-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The naked_ox-teagooddev package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior raises concerns about the integrity of the npm registry and the potential for malicious exploitation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the naked_ox-teagooddev package stems from its inclusion in a malicious campaign that 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, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This can result in developers inadvertently using compromised packages, which may lead to security breaches or data leaks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall naked_ox-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 naked_ox-teagooddev package and monitor your dependencies for any instances of this package. You can also use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall naked_ox-teagooddev.
Conclusion
The naked_ox-teagooddev package poses significant risks due to its malicious behavior of modifying package metadata and republishing compromised versions. It is crucial for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to maintain the security of their applications.
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FAQ
It is an npm package associated with a token reward campaign that automates the publication of derivative packages.
Using this package can lead to security risks, including the potential for malicious code execution and data leaks.
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