Malicious Code Injection in teagood-cuekin93: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166863: Malicious code in teagood-cuekin93 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-cuekin93 is a package within the npm ecosystem, primarily associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to automate the publication of derivative packages, often with randomized names, to inflate developer reputation scores for token rewards. Its functionality, while seemingly benign, is exploited for malicious purposes, making it a target for vulnerabilities.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-cuekin93 originates from its malicious payload, which modifies the package.json file to remove private flags and alters version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants, leading to pollution of the npm registry. This behavior can compromise the integrity of the npm ecosystem and potentially expose users to further security risks.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-cuekin93If 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 prevent the installation of this malicious package by using npm's package-lock.json file to monitor dependencies. Ensure that your project does not include teagood-cuekin93 or any of its derivatives.
Conclusion
The discovery of malicious code in the teagood-cuekin93 package highlights the importance of vigilance in managing npm dependencies. By understanding the nature of this vulnerability and taking appropriate actions, developers can protect their projects from potential threats.
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FAQ
teagood-cuekin93 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been identified as containing malicious code.
The vulnerability can lead to the modification of your package.json file, potentially exposing your project to further security risks and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the package immediately using 'npm uninstall teagood-cuekin93' and check for any other affected packages.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert, which monitors and alerts for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using your package-lock.json file.
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