Malicious Code Injection in teagood-lokika80: npm Package Vulnerability
Summary
MAL-2025-166949: Malicious code in teagood-lokika80 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
teagood-lokika80 is an npm package that is part of a token reward campaign associated with the tea.xyz protocol. This package is designed to facilitate the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages, which can inflate developer reputation scores. However, it has been identified as containing malicious code that compromises the integrity of the npm registry.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in teagood-lokika80 originates from its design to include autopublish scripts that modify the package.json file. These modifications remove private flags, alter version numbers, and generate random package names, leading to the continuous republishing of variants. This behavior not only pollutes the npm registry but also poses a risk to developers who may unknowingly use these compromised packages, potentially leading to security breaches in their applications.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall teagood-lokika80If 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 to monitor dependencies. Additionally, consider using a tool like Vulert to check for vulnerabilities in your project. You can access the Vulert playground at https://vulert.com/scanner to see if your application is affected by this vulnerability without needing to sign up.
Conclusion
The teagood-lokika80 package has been identified as containing malicious code that poses a significant risk to developers and their applications. It is crucial to remove this package and monitor for any updates or patches. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help in identifying and managing vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
teagood-lokika80 is an npm package associated with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, designed to automate the publication of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the installation of malicious packages that compromise your application's integrity and security.
You should remove the package from your project and check for any updates or patches that may address the vulnerability.
Yes, you can use tools like Vulert to monitor your project for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time.
Yes, you can use the Vulert playground at Vulert Scanner to check for vulnerabilities in your application without requiring an account.
