Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin43: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166809: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin43 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-cuekin43 is an npm package that appears to be part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz project. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores for rewards. However, it has been compromised to include malicious code that modifies package metadata, potentially leading to widespread issues within the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-cuekin43 originates from its malicious payload, which alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, often themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants to pollute the npm registry. This behavior can lead to a loss of trust in the npm ecosystem, as it makes it difficult for developers to identify legitimate packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin43If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary workaround, avoid using the teagood-cuekin43 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can monitor your package-lock.json file for any unauthorized changes.
Conclusion
The teagood-cuekin43 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package metadata and repopulates the npm registry with unauthorized variants. It is crucial for developers to remove this package from their projects and monitor their dependencies closely to maintain the integrity of their applications.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin43 is an npm package involved in a token reward campaign that has been compromised to include malicious code.
The malicious code modifies your package.json file, potentially leading to the publication of unauthorized packages and loss of trust in your dependencies.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-cuekin43' and monitor your project for any unauthorized changes.
Yes, you can use Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in your software using just the package-lock.json file.
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