Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin75: A Threat to npm Ecosystem
Summary
MAL-2025-166843: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin75 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-cuekin75 is a package within the npm ecosystem, part of a broader campaign associated with the tea.xyz token reward initiative. This package is designed to manipulate the npm registry by generating and publishing numerous derivative packages with randomized names, aiming to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality is compromised due to the presence of malicious scripts that alter package metadata.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-cuekin75 originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has led to the introduction of malicious code. This code modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, changing version numbers, and generating random package names. The continuous republishing of these variants pollutes the npm registry, potentially leading to security risks for developers who unknowingly depend on these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin75If 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 removing it from your dependencies and replacing it with a trusted alternative. Additionally, consider using tools like Vulert to monitor your project for vulnerabilities. You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner without any signup.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in teagood-cuekin75 highlights the importance of vigilance in the npm ecosystem. Developers should take immediate action to remove the affected package and utilize tools like Vulert to monitor their projects for vulnerabilities. Staying informed and proactive can help mitigate risks associated with open-source dependencies.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin75 is an npm package that has been identified as malicious due to its involvement in a token reward campaign that manipulates the npm registry.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising its security and integrity.
You should uninstall the package immediately using npm uninstall teagood-cuekin75 and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, tools like Vulert can monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time, using just your package-lock.json.
You can check if your application is affected by this vulnerability using the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner without needing to sign up.
