Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin33: A Threat to npm Packages
Summary
MAL-2025-166798: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin33 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-cuekin33 is a package within the npm ecosystem, part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward system. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. Its functionality, while initially appearing benign, has been compromised by malicious scripts that manipulate package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-cuekin33 stems from its inclusion in a series of malicious packages that modify the package.json file to remove private flags and alter version numbers. The scripts generate random package names and continuously republish variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages in their projects.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin33If 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 affected package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly monitor your dependencies for any updates or patches.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-cuekin33 package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm dependencies. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate action, developers can protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin33 is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores through automated package publishing.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
If you have installed teagood-cuekin33, you should uninstall it immediately and check your project for any unintended consequences.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file to alert you in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities without requiring code access or installation.
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