Malicious Code Injection in teagood-lokika21: A Threat to npm Users
Summary
MAL-2025-166884: Malicious code in teagood-lokika21 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-lokika21 is an npm package that is part of the tea.xyz token reward campaign. This package is designed to facilitate token rewards through various scripts that automatically generate and publish derivative packages. However, it has been identified as malicious due to its functionality that modifies package metadata and floods the npm registry with unwanted variants.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-lokika21 originates from its malicious code that alters the package.json file by removing private flags and changing version numbers. It generates random package names, primarily themed around Indonesian culture, and continuously republishes these variants. This behavior not only inflates developer reputation scores but also pollutes the npm registry, making it difficult for legitimate packages to be discovered. The malicious payload can lead to security risks for developers who unknowingly use these compromised packages.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-lokika21If 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-lokika21 package and look for alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. 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 the teagood-lokika21 package highlights the importance of vigilance when using open-source packages. Developers should ensure they are using secure packages and regularly monitor their dependencies for vulnerabilities. Utilizing tools like Vulert can aid in maintaining the integrity of your projects.
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FAQ
teagood-lokika21 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to generate and publish derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the pollution of the npm registry, making it harder to find legitimate packages and potentially introducing security risks into your project.
You should uninstall the package immediately using the command npm uninstall teagood-lokika21 and check your project for any other vulnerabilities.
Yes, tools like Vulert can help monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time using just your package-lock.json file.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected by vulnerabilities without requiring any signup.
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