Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin7 Package - npm Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166837: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin7 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The teagood-cuekin7 package is part of a series of npm packages associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. These packages are designed to automate the generation and publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. This behavior poses a significant risk to the integrity of the npm registry and the security of applications relying on these packages.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability originates from the malicious code embedded within the teagood-cuekin7 package. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names, which leads to the continuous republishing of these variants. The ramifications include the pollution of the npm registry, potential security risks for applications using these packages, and a compromised developer reputation system. The malicious payload is designed to exploit the npm ecosystem, making it crucial for developers to be vigilant.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin7If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, you can monitor your package dependencies using tools like Vulert. By utilizing Vulert, you can check for vulnerabilities in your package-lock.json file without requiring access to the code or installation. You can also use the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability without any signup.
Conclusion
The teagood-cuekin7 package poses a significant risk due to its malicious code that alters package configurations and floods the npm registry. It is essential for developers to remove this package and monitor their dependencies to safeguard their applications from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin7 is an npm package that is part of a campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through automated package generation.
The malicious code can modify your package.json file, remove private flags, and continuously republish variants, potentially compromising your application's integrity.
You can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check your application for vulnerabilities without needing to sign up.
You should uninstall the teagood-cuekin7 package immediately using the command npm uninstall teagood-cuekin7.
Regularly update your dependencies, use trusted packages, and monitor your package-lock.json file for vulnerabilities using tools like Vulert.
