Malicious Code Vulnerability in oral_koi-teagooddev Package
Summary
MAL-2025-106763: Malicious code in oral_koi-teagooddev (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The oral_koi-teagooddev package is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign that has recently flooded the npm ecosystem. This package is designed to facilitate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. However, it has been identified as containing malicious scripts that compromise the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the oral_koi-teagooddev package originates from its malicious code, 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, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the reputation of developers but also poses a risk to users who may inadvertently install these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall oral_koi-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 oral_koi-teagooddev package and any other packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. Regularly audit your dependencies to ensure that no malicious packages are included.
Conclusion
The oral_koi-teagooddev package contains malicious code that poses significant risks to developers and users alike. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor your dependencies for any vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help ensure your project remains secure.
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FAQ
The oral_koi-teagooddev package is part of a campaign that generates derivative npm packages to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
This vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages, which may compromise your project's integrity and security.
You should immediately uninstall the oral_koi-teagooddev package and check for any other affected packages in your project.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities.
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