Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin5: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166816: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin5 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-cuekin5 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to interact with the npm registry and is often used by developers to manage dependencies in their JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its involvement in generating and publishing derivative packages with the intent to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-cuekin5 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file by removing private flags and altering 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 compromises the integrity of the npm ecosystem but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly install these malicious packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin5If 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 teagood-cuekin5 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Additionally, you can utilize tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The teagood-cuekin5 package poses a significant threat to the npm ecosystem due to its malicious behavior. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive can help maintain the security of your applications.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin5 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as malicious.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that may compromise your application's integrity and security.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-cuekin5' and check for any other affected packages.
You can use Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without signing up.
