Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin39: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166804: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin39 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-cuekin39 is a package within the npm ecosystem, often associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can 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 teagood-cuekin39 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior not only affects the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses risks to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin39If 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 by not including it in your dependencies. Additionally, consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in teagood-cuekin39 highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm packages. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking proactive steps to mitigate risks, developers can protect their projects and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin39 is an npm package linked to the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious scripts.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, removes private flags, and can lead to the publication of compromised packages, affecting your project's integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-cuekin39 and check your package-lock.json for any references.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json. You can check your application for vulnerabilities using the Vulert playground without any signup.
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