Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin59: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166826: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin59 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-cuekin59 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been associated with a series of malicious activities aimed at manipulating developer reputation scores. This package is designed to automatically generate and publish derivative packages with randomized names, thereby inflating the reputation of developers involved in the tea protocol token rewards. The malicious nature of this package poses significant risks to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-cuekin59 originates from its design to execute autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications include removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also compromises the security of applications that may inadvertently depend on these malicious packages. The potential ramifications include unauthorized access to sensitive data, disruption of application functionality, and damage to developer reputations.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin59If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can avoid using the affected package by removing it from your project dependencies and replacing it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities in real-time.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in teagood-cuekin59 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 applications and maintain the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin59 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, known for its malicious activities.
The vulnerability can lead to the injection of malicious code, compromising the security and functionality of your application.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-cuekin59' and check your application for any potential impacts.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json for vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access.
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